Living in Ecuador: Honest Advice for Expats & Dental Tourists - TAT-17

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I thought it was time for another TAT, This and That episode covering the following topics.
- Best places to stay for dental/medical tourism (and where to avoid!)
- Why you shouldn't skimp on accommodations when you're saving big on dental work
- The truth about noise levels in popular areas like Barbasquillo
- My new Facebook group for short-term rentals in Manta
- Why I'm skeptical about background checks for expat renters
- Tips for finding reputable landlords and avoiding rental nightmares
- Dealing with altitude sickness in cities like Cuenca
- Switching from public (IESS) to private health insurance
- Resources for expats with medical conditions like diabetes
- Why you shouldn't let news about violence deter you from visiting
I also share some emails from viewers and offer my unfiltered advice on their situations. Whether you're planning a dental trip or considering a move to Ecuador, this video's got the insider info you need to hear. Don't make the same mistakes I did when I first arrived!
#ExpatLife #EcuadorLiving #DentalTourism #MantaEcuador
Links to know:
Blue Box Insurance
WhatsApp number - +593 098 246 5168
www.blueboxins...
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - / 323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.co...
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.co...
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a RU-vid video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
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@perfectlylonely 23 дня назад

In the USA I was quoted $35,000 for implants. Top Dental quoted $9,000 for the same work. I've had then do work. Their facility is clean with modern equipment. They are very attentive and professional. A dentist even performs dental cleaning. I go back every year.

@DonShader 23 дня назад

And it's always great to see you too.

@kathyandthedogs626 23 дня назад

The water looks beautiful behind you!!! Just starting watching…

@prestonfleet3580 23 дня назад

Don good to see you back in action

@marynlyn 23 дня назад

Having some coffee listening to Don be cranky about car alarms. Life is good.

@DonShader 22 дня назад

I'm glad I could help.

@aaronml8298 23 дня назад

Great show Don and the background view is beautiful.

@JVDAfghan 23 дня назад

Don Shader, always on the level. I think I will trademark that.

@prestonfleet3580 23 дня назад

The more I watch the more I appreciate you

@sherrielynnmalcolm4722 23 дня назад

I totally agree!

@garlandetheridge9902 22 дня назад

Yea, Altitude is a problem in the Andes. My blood pressure spiked and had to head back to Bahia de Caraquez. Can be a problem.

@patriciaflaherty 20 дней назад

Background checks for a short term rental are unnecessary. The USA has an excellent sex offender registry that anyone can check for free with a first and last name. It is currently done by state, but you can also do a free address search and find where someone has lived before. The "best" criminals don't get caught and wouldn't have a criminal record to check.

@mjsilva7086 23 дня назад

Love your videos Don. Thank you for being so honest and right to the point. Really enjoy seeing you again on videos, Love your Grumpy self too! I’m from NYC we love grumpy people with attitude and who tell it like it is. Keep being you, we appreciate you❤️

@DonShader 23 дня назад

Aww heck, you're making me blush.

@mjsilva7086 23 дня назад

@@DonShader ☺️

@CARACAS1 14 дней назад

$35.000 dental work in the US or $9.000 in Ecuador? What does it cover ? Every tooth or 100% total implants? 😮 most people have dental insurance in the US. I think it would be cheaper in Costa Rica or Colombia

@jerrygarcia4390 21 день назад

For a guy who was going to quit, you are sure on a roll 👍🏾💪

@teresainman1855 17 дней назад

@@jerrygarcia4390 I was thinking the same thing..

@kathyandthedogs626 23 дня назад

As usual, great info. Thanks for the hotel recommendations! Trying to get stuff together to get there, and have been looking at Airbnbs, so this is very timely! Thanks!!!! BTW I hope you’ll do a follow up interview with Terri in Panama. I’m curious what she found out about health insurance there.

@tmcdon 23 дня назад

Don! It’s great to see you! Thanks for another informative and fun video!

@wabeebe 21 день назад

Good to see your mug again. Listening to you with audio only, just isn't the same.

@MarkHanna-ct6yr 23 дня назад

Great to see another TAT video. Informative and honest as usual. Please keep up the good work!

@DonShader 23 дня назад

Thanks, will do!

@CassieDavis613 23 дня назад

Why does a culture have to be so noisy? Why?

@DonShader 23 дня назад

If we could figure that out, we would be world famous. I remember as a young man, I liked my music loud but I never, ever forced anyone else to have to endure it. I've just about completely stopped going to my favorite breakfast spot which is located in the mall because the satff in the mall likes to play the music at a level that is unbearable. Even sitting in the restaurant, the mall music can sometimes be so lound that I can't even carry a conversation inside the restaurant. Once the mall opens, they turn it down a little.

@CARACAS1 14 дней назад

😂😂😂 car alarm is not a cultural issue. It happens in the US and every country

@DonShader 14 дней назад

@@CARACAS1 awwwwww bullshit! I was in the states for three months this year and didn't one damned car alarm going off.

@CARACAS1 14 дней назад

@DonShader 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ohhhh yes I guess you have never been in New York, Chicago, Seattle, LA, San Francisco, Miami......ignorance is the mother of the of those who make stereotypes all the neighborhoods in the USA as being the same....🤣🤣🤣🤣

@DonShader 14 дней назад

@@CARACAS1 I've been to all of those cities. I appreciate your perspective, and I always welcome an opportunity to learn something new. If there’s something specific you think I may have misunderstood, I’d be happy to hear your insights. Open discussions help everyone grow.

@pascalguerandel8181 22 дня назад

Good to see your handsome face 🎉. Great info!

@richardwisneski7762 23 дня назад

Don your looking good.

@jr8585 23 дня назад

Don the smooth operator!! Great video Don, keep them coming.

@dingusmoped 23 дня назад

You have the most memorable intro to your videos...

@rosaarodriguez9968 23 дня назад

$35.000 i faint! Even $9.000 is too much. I heard Mexico is cheaper and good. I heard.

@DonShader 23 дня назад

Rosa, don't believe everytjing you hear about dentistry in Mexico and no, $9k was NOT too much, especially for my economy.

@cwisaac22 23 дня назад

He's back... 🎉

@ParisianThinker 23 дня назад

I am 78 years old. My husband died this year from an operation to repair his fractured femur. I live in France for the last 18 years. No reason to stay there anymore. I am preparing to sort and pack up and move to Ecuador. I wonder if I should move my furniture. European appliances don't work in Ecuador according to what I have read. I need help to manage this move and get my retirement visa. Any suggestions as to who to contact for my first visit stay and then a rental. Do you recommend getting help from an agent for a visa? Should I stay in your area or Cuenca? Safety is most important.

@DonShader 22 дня назад

Please send me an email at don@dshader.com and remind me of this message so I can help you get steered in the right direction.

@mariogutierrezc 19 дней назад

Don, Did you know that the 4° largest expat community in Peru are from USA ?

@DonShader 19 дней назад

No, I didn't know that.

@jsin6467 23 дня назад

Thank you Don for the information.

@M5tworude 23 дня назад

It's not about the savings, it's apparently about cash outflow. Almost all North Americans I know here in Ecuador, and I know few, are economic refugees.

@prestonfleet3580 23 дня назад

Don. Is yelp available in Manta ??

@DonShader 23 дня назад

I don't think so. If it is, I'm not aware of it.

@susywilliams9217 23 дня назад

Love your info amigo

@docjackie3140 23 дня назад

We ❤️ Mr. Parker!! We need a Mr. Parker Fan Club! What does Mr. Parker think about the car alarms?

@DonShader 23 дня назад

He's driving me nuts over them. Can't shut the guy up.

@dougdileo4727 23 дня назад

Hello

@rosaarodriguez9968 23 дня назад

I live in USA my and you should listen all the time the ambulances, not one but probably 3 and follow them three fire trucks all noisy and and me praying for whoever need the ambulance!

@DonShader 23 дня назад

I'll take that any day over these out-of-control, useless car alarms that no one pays attention to.

@docjackie3140 23 дня назад

Thank you for sharing about the dental costs there! Very helpful

@DonShader 23 дня назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mikesheppard3215 23 дня назад

Not expats ,immigrants.

@CassieDavis613 23 дня назад

it's both

@DonShader 23 дня назад

Whatever!

@mikesheppard3215 23 дня назад

@@DonShader lol

@mikesheppard3215 23 дня назад

@@DonShader lol

@tomg1247 22 дня назад

$300 car with $1,500 speakers--that and the car alarm reaction (we know all about them!) cracked us up!

@James-uk8dx 23 дня назад

Thank you Don. Good to see you!

@Lancaster7 23 дня назад

Squeaky car belt was my favorite part of this video.

@DonShader 23 дня назад

I'm beeming with pride that you made it that far, Thanks for watching.

@genERICexpats 22 дня назад

Glad to see you smashing out new content! Always good insight. I just arrived to quito from central colombia on my 🏍! Thinking of heading to manta next month. Will you be around?

@DonShader 22 дня назад

God willing, I will be. Come on by and have a cup of coffee or some breakfast.

@danpieloch5062 16 дней назад

I am rolling. I'm happy you continue to make videos. I'm also happy you take time out in your videos to provide instructions to the downstairs car owners on belt maintenance. You made me choke laughing. Thank you.

@DonShader 15 дней назад

Glad you like them!

@gford9988 23 дня назад

Well done!

@DonShader 23 дня назад

Thank you Sir, it's my pleasure.

@PatricioGutierrez-i7w 23 дня назад

How do I get in touch with you? Email? 😂

@DonShader 23 дня назад

don@dshader.com

@teresainman1855 23 дня назад

Your rental agent is a POS and liar. Unless you damaged the water dispensor somehow you are not responsible as it came with the apartment. I agree about the bad landlords here. As a landlord with apartments in the US I also run credit and background check so why not here if its a short term rental and they dont have a visa. You are right in that there are bad apples everywhere but as a prperty owner I would never rent without one. I have never had an issue. But if they have a 2 year visa etc here a criminal background check was supposed to had already been done. The downside is a bad local could use your SS number to steal your identity as you would need to give that and other information to run a background check. Its a hard decision. Also dont pay the last 2 months rent and negotiate with the landlord for any damage but dont pay for wear and tear. If they accuse you of any damage as them for photls to prove it. Also any apartment that is furnished if it breaks they are required to fix it as the apartment came furnished. They simply hope you are ignorant to the laws. If they dont replace it and take it out of the rent. Also never talk verbally. Only speak on Whatsapp to have a papertrail trail including any exchange of documents etc. We have a copy of the tenancy laws here

@DonShader 23 дня назад

You have a copy of the tenancy laws here? Can I have a copy? I'll keep it for spare toilet paper because that's all its worth. And you're right about NOT giving out the SS number. That's the dumbest thing an expat can do in Ecuador. Everything yiu are saying about "they're supposed to do this and do that" here in Ecuador is a waste of pure oxygen and I can't believe you actually spent the time to type all that. I appreciate your feedback anyway.

@teresainman1855 18 дней назад

@@DonShader You continue over and over to show why you are in Ecuador and why so many don't like you because we have seen the many people that you have been rude to over time. You bad mouth the other couple on RU-vid yet you are even worse. You have been married what 3 or 4 times and have a drinking issue right? So now you are in Ecuador trying to have some relevancy. Most of the single men go overseas so so to find a desperate woman because they were too inept to do so in their own countries. Sad part is you can never run away from yourselves Don. You was a jerk in the US and are the same here. Your promised to stop posting on RU-vid but obviously you need to validate yourself somehow. We will not longer be following you. So you have a nice life also. This conversation is closed

@teresainman1855 17 дней назад

@@DonShader your prove constantly why so many don't like you and why you had the same issues in the US. Many call that being a dry drunk. Isnt that why most of you men come here looking for a desperate woman? Will you post my reply also like you did the many that emailed you early. You are not better than the couple you bash. You will get no further response

@DonShader 16 дней назад

I don't know who you are but I gotta say, you have absolutely NO clue as to who I am, what I'm about, or anything else personal about me. You regurgitate pure rhetoric that you probably plagerized from Facebook because the crap you are writing here could be said about anyone that someone doesn't like. Do you think I care about you? I don't believe a word you say because most people with a shred of integrity would not brag on Social Media like you are doing. You don't want to be a subscriber? Bye. Have a nice life Karen. You know nothing, Karen. Bye Karen.

@brianferguson6278 23 дня назад

A friend has suggested that I come down to the Manta area (South of City on Coast) for a while this winter. My concerns are Air quality on the coast and from Dec to April is the wet season, just how much rain is there in the rainy season, sunshine in the day or clouds and rain every day. Thank you for providing honest information that I believe we can trust.

@DonShader 23 дня назад

The rainy season simply means that there is more of a chance you'll see rain from dec to May. Last year, there was not that much but the year before was torrential and my apartment was flooded. Air quality is always good here in Manta because of the prevailing winds but occasionally we might get a sniff of a fuel spill in the ocean. Don't expect to see sunny skies every day in Manta. I'll say there are more cloudy days than sunny ones.

@brianferguson6278 23 дня назад

@@DonShader That you so much for your reply on the weather, I have been retired for over a decade and follow the sun as the seasons change from Canada. I would be very disappointed if I came to Ecuador expecting sunshine everyday in the December-April period, I would only have myself to blame for my mistaken expectations.

@RJMincey 23 дня назад

Don, thanks for making an exception to your standard policy and offering some advice in this video. I think your viewers will be well served by it. You have been down this road before and we who are yet to travel that road will ignore your advice at our peril. It behooves us to take advantage of the experience of people like you who can alert us to the pitfalls in such things as renting an apartment (whether temporary or not), and in medical/dental tourism, and in the pros and cons of various medical insurance, etc. Just so you know, I enjoy your podcasts as well as your videos and I make a point to listen to them. I would like to think that in having this view, I have a lot of company.

@DonShader 22 дня назад

Thanks Jeff. I'm going to continue doing both videos and podcasts as long as one person can benefit from either one, my mission will be complete.

@markbaker8607 23 дня назад

Stop lying to people. The dentists here do no take their work seriously. DO NOT DO IT. I am missing teeth, and I went to Quito. Literally the best dentist.

@DonShader 23 дня назад

No, you didn't. Stop lying on my channel or I'll ban youi.