El Cafecito Travel Talks
El Cafecito Travel Talks is a travel and cultural podcast hosted by Tony Lloyd, a travel planner, hostel owner, and community builder who has spent more than 25 years living and working in Latin America.
Each episode features real conversations with travellers, expats, backpackers, cultural explorers, community leaders, and people who have chosen to step outside their comfort zone and explore the world in their own way. From short adventures to life-changing moves abroad, these stories highlight the experiences, challenges, connections, and discoveries that come from seeing the world through different eyes.
Along the way, we’ll explore travel, culture, community, identity, and the unexpected moments that connect people across borders. Many conversations focus on Latin America, including the stories, experiences, and contributions of Afro-descendant communities throughout the Americas, but the lessons and connections are universal.
Whether you’re an experienced traveller, dreaming of living abroad, planning your next adventure, or simply curious about the people and places that make our world interesting, there’s a seat for you at the table.
Grab a cafecito or a tea and join us for the journey.
Travel. Culture. Connection.
El Cafecito Travel Talks
#49 Moving to Ecuador with a Dog: What Nobody Tells You.
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In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Troy, who recently relocated from the United States to Cuenca, Ecuador — along with his dog, Cosmo.
Troy shares the real process of moving internationally with a pet, including paperwork, airline restrictions, unexpected costs, and why he eventually used a pet transport service with a pet nanny. He also talks about the extra complications of travelling with a flat-faced dog, finding pet-friendly housing in Cuenca, and how Cosmo adjusted to life in a new country.
This conversation is especially useful for anyone thinking about relocating to Ecuador with a dog or another pet.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why Troy decided to move from the U.S. to Cuenca
- Why leaving Cosmo behind was never really an option
- What a pet nanny does
- Airline restrictions for flat-faced dogs
- Paperwork, vaccines, microchips, and travel certificates
- The cost of international pet relocation
- What it felt like to travel separately from his dog
- Reuniting with Cosmo in Ecuador
- Adjusting to Cuenca’s altitude, stairs, smells, and new surroundings
- Finding dog-friendly housing in Cuenca
- Why local connections can make relocation easier
- Advice for anyone planning to move abroad with a pet
Host: Tony Lloyd
Guest: Troy
Dog: Cosmo, a three-and-a-half-year-old Boston Terrier
Memorable Quote:
“I go where the dog goes.”
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