One of the cultural dishes you’ll find on most menus in Ecuador is the seco. Have you tried it? I’ve tried a few different kinds, and I like them all. What’s a Seco? Seco de Pollo, Carne, Chivo… A seco is a stewed meat dish, usually served with rice, a few pieces of avocado, some fried plantain,…
Love it or hate it – House Hunters International is a powerhouse affecting thousands of future expats. In this post, I’ll share some reflections about our HHI experience a few years ago. And I publish a full list of all 14 House Hunter International episodes filmed here in Ecuador. Our House Hunters International Experience It’s been…
The male vermilion flycatcher is a tiny bright red bird. He is a real attention grabber! The first one we saw was in the Galapagos Islands on Isabela Island. We have also seen them in the Yunguilla Valley, just south of Cuenca, Ecuador. (Read more about living in Ecuador) 15 Facts About The Vermilion Flycatcher…
Ecuador is famous for chocolate. In this post, we’ll cover some of the premium chocolate brands in Ecuador (República del Cacao, Pacari), a unique chocolate drink with cheese, and how to correctly taste chocolate. Let’s begin with our full taste review of República del Cacao. República del Cacao: Premium Ecuador Chocolate Imagine our excitement when República…
Interested in the cost of living about a sailboat while cruising around the world? It is surprisingly inexpensive. Dana Greyson and Wayne Seitz (GalleyWenchTales.com) are experienced sailors and share all their specifics in this details cost of living post. Lets get started… For us, traveling by sailboat (“cruising”) is a bit like an RV on the water,…
The Pink Silk (Albizia julibrissin) tree is beautiful! Its blossoms look more like feathers than flowers. The first time I saw this flowering tree I could hardly believe my eyes. It looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Read more about living in Ecuador 11 Interesting Facts About the Pink Silk Tree The…
This is a post by Magali Ipina – a Canadian expat living in Quito, Ecuador. Baños is by far one of our favorite destinations here in Ecuador due to its spectacular setting and amazing natural beauty. Best Things to Do in Baños Gateway to the Amazon rain-forest, it is home to 70 waterfalls, and hundreds…
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…
Mangos are delicious and messy. They are one of the hardest-to-eat fruits for new expats and travelers – especially those of us from non-tropical climates. In this post, you’ll learn how to peel and eat a mango (like a human). I didn’t like mangoes in Canada. They never ripened, were expensive, and they tasted like soap….
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…