Author : Carlos E. Gallegos-Anda
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 37,8 MB
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 900443951X
Ecuador’s “Good Living”: Crises, Discourse, and Law by Gallegos-Anda, presents a critical approach towards the concept of Buen Vivir that was included in Ecuador’s 2008 Constitution, presenting new inductive theories that analyse the context and power relations that forged it.
Author : Matthew Hayes
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1452958173
A telling look at today’s “reverse” migration of white, middle-class expats from north to south, through the lens of one South American city Even as the “migration crisis” from the Global South to the Global North rages on, another, lower-key and yet important migration has been gathering pace in recent years—that of mostly white, middle-class people moving in the opposite direction. Gringolandia is that rare book to consider this phenomenon in all its complexity. Matthew Hayes focuses on North Americans relocating to Cuenca, Ecuador, the country’s third-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many began relocating there after the 2008 economic crisis. Most are self-professed “economic refugees” who sought offshore retirement, affordable medical care, and/or a lower–cost location. Others, however, sought adventure marked by relocation to an unfamiliar cultural environment and to experience personal growth through travel, illustrative of contemporary cultures of aging. These life projects are often motivated by a desire to escape economic and political conditions in North America. Regardless of their individual motivations, Hayes argues, such North–South migrants remain embedded in unequal and unfair global social relations. He explores the repercussions on the host country—from rising prices for land and rent to the reproduction of colonial patterns of domination and subordination. In Ecuador, heritage preservation and tourism development reflect the interests and culture of European-descendent landowning elites, who have most to benefit from the new North–South migration. In the process, they participate in transnational gentrification that marginalizes popular traditions and nonwhite mestizo and indigenous informal workers. The contrast between the migration experiences of North Americans in Ecuador and those of Ecuadorians or others from such regions of the Global South in North America and Europe demonstrates that, in fact, what we face is not so much a global “migration crisis” but a crisis of global social justice.
Author : Tim Leffel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,96 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Americans
ISBN : 9781505651690
Presents good value destinations to live in around the world and how to transition.
Author : Shivya Nath
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 34,20 MB
Release : 2018-09-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9353052653
Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.
Author : Nicholas Crowder
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 12,87 MB
Release : 2006-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781558689664
Whether you're conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; they are guides for a way of life.
Author : Moritz Thomsen
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 39,79 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780295969282
At the age of 48, Moritz Thomsen sold his pig farm and joined the Peace Corps. As he tells the story, his awareness of the comic elements in the human situation--including his own--and his ability to convey it in fast-moving, earthy prose have madeLiving Poora classic. "Hilariously funny at times, grimly sad at others and elavened with perceptive insights into the ways of the people and with breathtaking descriptions of the Ecuadorian landscape."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Author : Kathleen Peddicord
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 18,90 MB
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0525538461
The definitive guide for anyone dreaming of living in paradise when they retire. Whether motivated by a desire for adventure, or the need to make the most of a diminished nest egg, more and more Americans are considering an overseas retirement. Drawing on her more than three decades of experience helping people relocate happily and successfully, Kathleen Peddicord shows how living in an unconventional retirement destination can cost less than a traditional home in Florida or Arizona. Peddicord addresses all of the essential issues, including: • Finding a home to own or rent • Researching and understanding your tax liability • Obtaining health insurance and medical care • Avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls • Opening a bank account Whether readers are interested in relatively unknown havens like Nicaragua, well-traveled areas in Italy, or need some help deciding, How to Retire Overseas is the ultimate guide to making retirement dreams come true.
Author : Lily Ann Fouts
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,52 MB
Release : 2017-04-24
Category :
ISBN : 9781545410608
Loja, known as the "cultural capital of Ecuador," is capturing the attention of the world for its climate, friendly people and rich culture. Live Like a Local in Loja is packed with honest, practical information and resources for traveling and living in Loja, stories from an expat's experience of living in Latin America and Loja, descriptions of the city and surrounding towns, tips for integrating with the locals, a guide for learning Spanish, and more. A companion website includes photos, videos, and links to relevant resources. Live Like a Local in Loja contains all the information you need to visit Loja, Ecuador for a short term trip and learn whether Loja might be a good fit for slow travel or permanent residence. The book covers a wide range of topics and answers many questions, including: TRANSPORTATION Getting to Loja, and getting around in Loja once you're there. Do you need a car? How does the bus system work? How much to the taxis cost? How easy is it to travel between cities? SHOPPING Cost of food and the best places to shop. How much will your groceries cost? What kinds of stores are available? How and where can you find the best deals? CULTURE AND LANGUAGE How to learn Spanish and make friends. How much Spanish do you need to know? Is it easy to make friends? How can you best adapt to the culture? Is it safe? HOUSING Finding a place to stay, short term and long term! Where can you stay while you're house hunting? Are there furnished apartments in Loja? How much are the utilities? WEATHER Loja's climate and what to bring. Does it get very hot or cold in Loja? How humid is it? Does it rain a lot? What kinds of clothes should you pack to be comfortable and fit in? THINGS TO DO AND SEE Landmarks and activities in Loja and surrounding towns. Are there regular cultural events? What kinds of activities and sights can you enjoy around Loja? What readers are saying: "I read your book in about 45 minutes! I only intended to breeze over a few pages, but became so engrossed...could not put it down! You covered so much info from housing to food and everything in between...I loved it. Thanks so very much for writing such a great book." Lee Jones "I wish to thank and commend you for the excellent book and the bonuses you've sent. Since purchasing your book and reviewing the website, I spent a couple of days visiting Loja and surrounding area. All of your information is so helpful, and whether I decide to spend more time or relocate, my experience is improved by your support and guidance." Ralph Pearson "Last November I bought your Loja book and my wife and I read that as well as your blog. We moved to Ecuador February 1st... Thanks for writing the book. It has been extremely helpful in getting settled in our new home." James Hansen Lily Ann Fouts grew up in Latin America and lived in Loja on two separate long-term trips. She drew on knowledge from her own experiences and information from interviews with locals and expats in Loja to compile this informative book. Lily loves Loja and Latin America, but it isn't the right fit for everyone! She hopes that this honest book will help you discover whether it's a destination you would love to visit or consider calling home, and if so, that it will be a valuable guide to you as you explore and settle in.
Author : Laura Resau
Publisher : Ember
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 24,50 MB
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0375859632
For fans of I Am Malala comes this poignant novel based on the true story of one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. *An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection* *An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book* Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta—stupid Indian—by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds. In this poignant novel based on her own story, the inspiring María Virginia Farinango has collaborated with acclaimed author Laura Resau to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to find her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Author : Pamela L. Martin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 28,98 MB
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 144221130X
Paradise may have been found in the Western Amazon, but it is on the brink of destruction. Oil in the Soil analyzes the campaign to save the Ishpingo-Tambococha-Tiputini (ITT) block of Yasuní National Park in Ecuador's Amazon and the global networks that have resulted in one of the world's most innovative plans to save the Amazon and other biodiverse places on our planet. Pamela L. Martin examines the path-breaking global environmental governance mechanisms that have resulted from the transnational networks of the Yasuní-ITT campaign and their implications for replication around the world. The analysis of these networks reveals new dynamics of mobilization from the South, which may impact the future of global environmental negotiations. Martin also examines the alternative norms behind the initiative in the words of governmental and non-governmental actors. Such normative changes demonstrate the global struggles of the resource-dependent poor and provide insights toward new pathways of sustainable development for the planet.
