Bryan Haines
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Are you trying to decide the best place to live in Ecuador? In this post by expat Deborah Hughes, you’ll learn about Ecuador’s mountains and coast. Deborah and Ash (her daughter) blog at 4000miles.com to chronicle their family’s life in Ecuador. Full bio Best Place to Live in Ecuador? Mountains vs Coast Five years ago my family…
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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…
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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…
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While traveling through the Ecuador’s Andes mountains, we’ve seen lots of wildlife. As I went through my photos, I found this falcon-like bird. Here’s what I learned about Ecuador’s curiquingue. In this post, you’ll learn about Ecuador’s curiquingue. What is a Curiquingue? The curiquingue is in the falcon family and resembles the vulture because of…
Dena Haines
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In this post, we’ll help you determine which is the best Galapagos airport. There are three airports on the Galapagos Islands. The busiest is Seymour Airport on Baltra Island and the other is San Cristobal Airport. There is also a small airline/landing strip on Isabela Island. In this post, we’ll talk about airports in the Galapagos….
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In this post, you’ll take an Otavalo tour that’ll show you the highlights and everything you need to know as you plan your actual trip to the Otavalo Market. One of the top things to do in Ecuador’s Andes mountains is a tour of the Otavalo Market. In this post, you’ll learn what you need…
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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,…
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Get the latest Ecuador news direct from one of Ecuador’s 32 daily newspapers. In this post, we share all the major daily newspapers in Ecuador. Every one of them is in Spanish. There are no English dailies in Ecuador. Get Local News from these Ecuador Newspapers This set of papers will give you local news…
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Cuenca Ecuador is a top destination for travelers & expats. Learn all about food, culture, attractions, travel, retirement and living in Cuenca, Ecuador. Cuenca Ecuador: Complete Guide Cuenca Ecuador is located in the Andes mountains at an elevation of 8500 feet. The city is famous for its architecture, climate and people. Favorite dishes in Cuenca…
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A great way to see Quito is from above. The TelefériQo (a combination of teleférico and Quito) runs up the foothills of Pichincha Volcano and offers a crazy view of Quito. 5 Fast Facts: Quito TelefériQo It is a gondola lift (also known as a cable car). Travels 2,237 linear meters in just 8 minutes Rises…