We’ve tried many new fruits over the past 5 years, and the sweet granadilla is one of our favorites. ou may also enjoy reading about dragon fruit and guaba (the ice cream bean) fruit. It’s really fun to try new foods, especially fruit you’ve never seen or heard of before. You don’t know what it’s going…
Floreana is a small isolated island in the Galapagos. It has a very interesting history and is one of the most memorable places we’ve ever visited. The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique animals. We explored three islands and had unforgettable animal encounters on each of them, but none as breathtaking as on Floreana! Perhaps…
Sun protection is very important while traveling in Ecuador – especially in the Andes. And it is even more important if you are living in Ecuador. The atmosphere is thinner at higher elevations and allows more harmful UV rays to get through. This puts you at higher risk of burns and other skin problems. In this guide,…
There are a lot of nice little Ecuadorian towns in the province of Azuay. If you are staying in the city of Cuenca, they make a fun day trip. Or if you live in Cuenca, small towns like Gualaceo make for a great vacation spot. Gualaceo is a pretty little town near a river. It’s…
Birds are so interesting! There is something so captivating about them, their beautiful colors, songs, and not to mention their ability to fly. I mean who has never wished they could spread their arms out and just take off? Something I don’t often think about is what wonderful builders they are. They make their nests out…
One of the things I love most about travel photography is capturing textures. I find the adobe houses in Ecuador captivating because of their textures and earth tones. While I had read about homes made out of adobe bricks while we were researching Ecuador, I didn’t really think about what they would be like. Video Slideshow of…
I love to swim! I especially love swimming in places where I know there is nothing too big that’s going to come out and try to get a piece of me. 😉 Las Grietas is just such a place, but it’s much more than that! Want to photograph these areas on your trip? Here’s how to choose Best Camera…
How’s your Spanish? No doubt you have heard about the Pimsleur Spanish course. In this post, I’ll review the Pimsleur Spanish course. The Pimsleur Method (developed by Dr. Paul Pimsleur) is popular among travelers, expats, and business people – and is my favorite way to learn Spanish. When we first moved to Ecuador I was really…
Shortly after your arrival in Cuenca, you’ll realize that there are some pretty unique things here. One of the things tourists and expats enjoy seeing (and eating) is street food. In this post, you’ll learn about pork and cuy in Cuenca. One of the things tourists and expats enjoy seeing in Cuenca Ecuador is the…
Guayaquil is known for its “Iguana Park” (Parque Seminario) which is packed with iguanas. Coming from Canada we haven’t seen many iguanas, so visiting the park was a treat. (You may want to read about taxi safety and rates in Guayaquil as well.) Iguanas Everywhere! While we were visiting Guayaquil we hired a van to take…