The move

Moving our family to Ecuador

The whole relocation, told as it happens. Seven chapters, from the decision to our first year.

  1. Chapter 1

    The decision

    Why an American dad, an Ecuadorian mom and their baby are leaving Pennsylvania for Ecuador.

    Read now →
  2. Chapter 2

    Packing up Wilkes-Barre

    Saying goodbye to friends, the coffeehouse and the house, and fitting a family's life into suitcases.

    Coming soon
  3. Chapter 3

    The flight south

    Our first international move with a baby, from airport security to landing on the equator.

    Coming soon
  4. Chapter 4

    Landing in Ecuador

    The first week: jet lag, altitude, family reunions and Mateo meeting his Ecuadorian relatives.

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  5. Chapter 5

    Finding home

    Choosing a city and a neighborhood, and what made one place feel like ours.

    Coming soon
  6. Chapter 6

    The first 90 days

    Routines, language, food, friendships and the moments that surprised us.

    Coming soon
  7. Chapter 7

    One year at latitude zero

    Looking back on a full year of life in Ecuador, and what comes next.

    Coming soon
From the journal

Stories from the move

Plaza Grande in Quito's historic centerPA → EC
The moveRead now

Why we're moving our family to Ecuador

The decision, the doubts and what finally made us say yes.
The Malecón 2000 boardwalk in GuayaquilCHECKLIST
The moveComing soon

Moving abroad with a baby: what we packed and what we left behind

Car seats, documents, favorite toys and the things that didn't make the cut.
The Mitad del Mundo monument on the equator0° 00′
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Our first week in Ecuador

Jet lag, altitude, abuela's kitchen and Mateo's first look at the Andes.

Moving to Ecuador with kids: FAQ →Watch the move on video →
The newsletter

Letters from latitude zero

One email when a new chapter of the move goes up. Real stories from our family, in English and Spanish. New here? Grab our free moving-with-a-baby checklist.