Looking for the best coffee in Ecuador? In this post, you’ll learn about our favorite brand and roast of coffee. This is significant for a country that produces a lot of coffee. Ecuador’s Best Coffee Coffee in Ecuador is an interesting paradox. It’s produced here, but it is rather expensive and it can be hard…
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…
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…
Everyone wants to know about the climate in Cuenca. On an almost daily basis, we get asked: When is the rainy season in Cuenca? What is the best time to visit? When is it hottest in Cuenca? These are some of the most common questions from travelers and prospective expats. And it is understandable –…
What’s it like to live in Cuenca Ecuador? That question could have many answers. The response could differ greatly depending on who you ask, where they are from, and what mood they are in at the time. What’s it Like to Live in Cuenca Ecuador? We all carry certain perceptions and habits that could influence the…
One of our favorite places in Cuenca is the flower market. It’s beautiful! I enjoy visiting the flower market regularly because I’ve noticed that Bryan and Drew find it very hard to resist buying me roses. 🙂 Prettiest Spot in Cuenca? Cuenca is a city full of culture and beauty with it’s beautiful parks and architecture. But…
Parque Calderon is in the center of Cuenca, it’s a beautiful little park where we like to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. What is Parque Calderon Like? Parque Calderon differs from some of the other parks in Cuenca like Parque de la Madre and Parque Paraiso. It’s mainly just for sitting,…
Corviche is definitely one of my favorite traditional foods here in Ecuador. It’s right up there with encebollado. Corviche is made with mashed-up green plantain and fish. That combination may not sound all that appetizing but when it’s made right, it’s amazazing! 😉 Corviche: Deep Fried Fish and Green Plantain I’ve eaten corviche at a…