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.