Karen Brown

Published on: 27/08/2026

A practical guide to U.S. notarization and apostilles for expats: state vs. federal documents, FBI and SSA records, remote notarization, common mistakes, DIY steps, and what Ecuador applicants should know.

Jonathan Brown & Karen Brown

Published on: 13/08/2026

How we use Claro, WhatsApp, Google Voice and Tello to keep Ecuador and U.S. numbers, receive 2FA texts, use Wi-Fi calling and stay connected while traveling - without paying for two full phone plans.

Jonathan Brown & Karen Brown

Published on: 23/06/2026

Cuenca sits at 8,400 feet. Honest advice from expats who adjusted: what to do before arrival, what to expect, and what worked for us.

Jonathan Brown & Karen Brown

Published on: 16/06/2026

Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2026? An honest guide from full-time expats Jonathan & Karen Brown. Cost, neighborhoods, visa, and lived experience.

Karen Brown

Published on: 18/05/2026

What whiteness looks like in Cuenca, from a white woman who's been paying attention for thirty-three years. The patterns, the costs, the contradictions.

Jonathan Brown

Published on: 18/05/2026

Cuenca after one year, from a Black man with a specific history. What the move actually feels like, where the harder moments come from, and why I'd still recommend it.