If you’re traveling to rural areas abroad, you need to decide how you’ll filter your water supply. In this huge guide, you’ll learn how to choose the best portable water filter and purifier for your travels. We include factors to consider, plus common water risks, and answer commonly asked questions about water. How to Choose …
Are you taking a trip to Ecuador? Or maybe just looking for some classic latino flavors? Here are nine Ecuador beverages to check out: 9 Ecuador Beverages You Need to Try Right Now! For me, one of the best things about exploring a new place is trying all the local cuisine I can get my hands on. It’s …
Are you planning a trip to Ecuador? Then you need to know these 9 awesome Ecuador fruits. While there are more – these are the must-try fruits (and not surprisingly, my favorites). Enjoy! Ecuador has all kinds of unique food, from soups and meat dishes to amazing fruits and desserts. Here, you’ll learn about some of …
In this post, you’ll learn about the delicious golden berry (uvilla fruit) originally from Peru and Ecuador. Now, the tasty Physalis peruviana can be found around the world. Here’s how to eat them, where to find them, and the health benefits of this superfood. While the uvilla fruit is known by many names (including ground …
Cuy is a traditional dish – a delicacy – in Ecuador. And yes, cuy are guinea pigs. In this post, I share my experience visiting a cuy farm and eating fresh roasted cuy. I also share my thoughts on adapting to new cultures. Culture. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word? Perhaps …
You’ve likely heard of chicha – the chew-and-spit alcoholic drink made in Ecuador’s amazon region. Here’s what you need to know about Ecuadorian chicha. In this post, you’ll learn about Ecuadorian chicha – but first, here’s what’s involved in making it. Please remember to keep an open mind. This is an important tradition of a …
So, what do people in Ecuador eat? In this post. you’ll learn about 16 typical dishes in Ecuador. What Do People In Ecuador Eat? My Favorite 16 There are so many wonderful things about Ecuador – the scenery, the people and the culture. A big part of Ecuadorian culture is their food, passed down for …
Planning a trip and not sure how to order food in Spanish? In this post and video, you’ll learn the basics of ordering food in Spanish. Prefer a printed list? Jump to the end of the post for 11 Spanish phrases to use at a restaurant. How to Order Food in Spanish Ordering food at …
Have you ever eaten prickly pear (genus opuntia) cactus fruit? I never knew cactus plants produced edible fruit until we moved to Ecuador. The only cactus plants I had ever seen in Canada were in little pots, growing indoors. When researching this post I found out that some prickly pear cactus do grow in Canada, …
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, …