About the Site
This is a blog focused on moving to and living in Cuenca, Ecuador. It is geared towards people born 1946 to 1964. They are the generational group that has had a significant impact on society, be it the economy or social norms. The Boomers are a unique and pioneering generation, breaking ground and opening new doors. Now, this generation is doing something that previous ones have never done en masse: Live out their lives outside the U.S. and Canada.
About Stephen Vargha
Cuenca has been in my heart since I visited it in 2011. I was only 53 years old, but something told me I would be returning.
This journalist enjoys contributing to his community. It is why I am the Asistente de Información Pública for Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca. It is an unpaid position for this excellent symphony. Read more
Una Nueva Vida – A New Life
You may have seen it (Cuenca).
You may have thought about it (Cuenca).
There are over 80 professional-quality photos shot by me to give you a clear ‘picture’ about life in this historic mountain city.
And I guarantee you my book will give you food for thought concerning things you had not thought about. Read more
Stephen’s Blog
Cuenca Can Make It Possible
You have seen them: “Steps to Take for Retirement” “Strategies to Maximize Social Security” “How Retirees Can Cope with Inflation” “Six Ways to Make...
Cars in Cuenca
For over six decades, Americans have been in love with the automobile. This “love affair” was coined during a 1961 television episode of the “DuPont...
Portugal v. Cuenca
Flash In the Pan: Something that happened only once or for a short time and was not repeated. Merriam-Webster describes it as, “a sudden spasmodic...
Cuenca Is a Very Safe City
Over the last decade, social media has become a major go-to resource for people to follow the news, especially crime reports. On Facebook, there are...
More Than Opinions and Reflections About Cuenca Are Needed
“Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.” ~Plato And that view or judgment formed about something falls short of absolute conviction,...
Lessons We’ve Learned in Cuenca
Recently an American couple in Cuenca that Joanna and I are friends with celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. We were honored to be part of...
More Than One Source Is Needed (Here’s Another One!)
“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” ~Zora Neale Hurston There is a good chance you are reading my blog...
It’s a Different Type of an American (Expat) in Cuenca
Lifehacker is an online how-to guide for almost anything. Owned by the digital-media giant Ziff Davis, Lifehacker recently had a piece entitled,...
Earthquakes Are a Rarity, But…
“The lives of all these people are devastated when a major earthquake rips through Los Angeles and reduces the city to ruins.” ~IMDB How many of you...