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Storyteller Travel Posts

Nova Scotia: Beaches | Waterfalls | Lighthouses | Attractions

Uganda Travel Guide | Travel Gear | Animal | Living Abroad

etruscan shrew

14 Etruscan Shrew Facts: World’s Smallest Mammal (Non-Flying)

largest eagle in the world

9 Largest Eagles in the World: Biggest by Weight, Length, Wingspan

types of eagles

68 Types of Eagles (4 Groups) Complete Guide to All Species

rhinoceros beetle

22 Rhinoceros Beetle Facts: 1500 Species, Strength Rating

fastest animals in africa

13 Fastest Animals in Africa: Speeds, Facts, Photos

what do rhinos eat

What Do Rhinos Eat? 5 Species Guide to Feeding Habits / Diets

cities in uganda

Guide to 18 Largest Cities in Uganda (Attractions, Population)

conservation vs preservation

Conservation vs Preservation: Meaning, Differences, Implications

europes largest lakes

14 Largest Lakes in Europe: Listed by Size

largest peninsula in the world

14 Largest Peninsulas in the World (By Area)

largest deserts in the world

14 Largest Deserts in the World: Listed by Area

cheetah vs leopard feature

Cheetah vs Leopard: 14 Key Differences (Speed, Size, Spots)

mountain ranges in africa

12 Highest Mountains in Africa: Travelers Guide

what sound does a giraffe make

What Sound Does a Giraffe Make? Guide: 6 Giraffe Noises

how fast is a zebra

How Fast is a Zebra? All 3 Species: Top Speeds, Reasons

crowned eagle

20 Crowned Eagle Facts: Guide to Africa’s Strongest Eagle

why do gorillas beat their chests

Why do Gorillas Beat Their Chest? 4 Reasons

ostrich top speed

How Fast Can an Ostrich Run? Speeds, Unique Features

how fast can buffalo run

How Fast Can African Buffalo Run? (And Why You Should Be Careful)

how fast can an elephant run

How Fast Can an Elephant Run? Speed of All Species

how fast can a cheetah run

How Fast Can a Cheetah Run? Top Speed, 6 Unique Features

galapagos shark

17 Galapagos Shark Facts (Diet, Size, Attacks, Range)

how fast can a rhino run

How Fast Can a Rhino Run? All 5 Species (Speeds/Reasons)

what do giraffes eat

What do Giraffes Eat? (Diet, Favorite Foods, Volume)

giraffe tongue facts

9 Giraffe Tongue Facts: Color, Length, 4 Features

galapagos sea lion

22 Galapagos Sea Lion Facts: Diet, Habits, Photos & Videos

buffalo vs bison

Buffalo vs Bison: 9 Differences Between 4 Species

big african antelope

16 Biggest African Antelopes: Largest Species by Weight

smallest african antelope

15 Smallest African Antelopes: Species, Range, Size, Photos (Full Guide)

plantain ripeness green black

Plantain vs Banana: 9 Tasty Differences (Travelers Guide)

gorilla sounds

Gorilla Sounds: Guide to 6 Gorilla Noises, Roars, Grunts

african antelope

74 Types of African Antelope (And 56 Subspecies) Full Guide

chilean food

32 Chilean Foods: Guide to Food in Chile (Dishes, Drinks, Desserts)

baby giraffe

17 Baby Giraffe Facts: Size, Diet, Skills, Photos, Videos

plantain nutrition

16 Plantain Nutrition Facts (Calories Guide) 6 Health Benefits

salvadoran food

21 Salvadoran Foods to Try: Traditional Dishes, Drinks, Desserts from El Salvador

Food in Bolivia Sopa de Mani

25 Bolivian Foods: Guide to Food in Bolivia (Dishes, Drinks, Desserts)

kenyan food

21 Kenyan Food and Drinks to Try (Dishes, Drinks, Desserts in Kenya)

haitian food

24 Haitian Food and Drinks to Try: Guide to Cuisine in Haiti

juanes traditional food in peru

33 Peruvian Foods: Traditional Food in Peru (Dishes, Drinks, Desserts)

banana facts

28 Banana Facts: Weird & Tasty Guide to Fruit, Plant, Nutrition, and History

asado nicaragua

22 Nicaraguan Foods to Try: Dishes, Drinks, Desserts in Nicaragua

rwanda food

12 Rwandan Foods to Try: Traditional Rwanda Dishes, Desserts, Drinks

beach sayings

115 Happy Beach Quotes & Sayings (Sunshine & Ocean Captions)

banana spider

5 Types of Banana Spiders (From Harmless to Venomous)

kangaroo food

What Do Kangaroos Eat? All Species (Likes, Plants, Meat?)

different types of giraffes

Guide to Giraffe Species: How Many Types of Giraffes Are There?

sumatran tiger

9 Types of Tigers: Guide to All Subspecies (Size, Population, Illegal Trade)

red billed oxpecker

19 Facts About African Oxpecker Birds (Both Species of Buphagus)

king cheetah

21 King Cheetah Facts (King Cheetah vs Cheetah) Fur, Photos, Speed

maracuya facts

Maracuya: Passion Fruit Guide (Taste, 7 Benefits, How to Eat it)

gopro as a webcam

How to Use GoPro as Webcam (3 Steps) Gear, Settings, Mount

vegetable ivory

Tagua Nut Guide: South America’s Vegetable Ivory (Vegan, Sustainable)

where are the Galapagos Islands located

Where are the Galapagos Islands Located? Coordinates, Elevation, Timezone…

spotted hyena running

33 Wild Spotted Hyena Facts (Crocuta crocuta) Diet, Cubs…

hyena laugh

Why Do Hyenas Laugh? Laughing Hyenas 12 Sounds (and What They Mean)

zebra facts

60 Zebra Facts for Animal Lovers and Africa Travelers (All 3 Species)

zebra sounds

What Sound Does a Zebra Make? [Audio] 4 Zebra Sounds, Barks, Noises

ecuador landmarks

15 Ecuador Landmarks to Visit: Historical, Natural, Artisan, Cultural

plantain recipes

10 Plantain Recipes: How to Cook Plantains (Videos, Photos, Recipes…)

ecuador national parks

Guide to Ecuador’s 11 National Parks (and 25 Reserves & Wildlife Refuges)

Yasuni National Park

Guide to Yasuni National Park (13 Things: Ecuador’s Biodiverse Park)

swahili animal names

102 Swahili Animal Names (Safari Guide for Travelers)

what is a group of gorillas called

What Do You Call a Group of Gorillas? Guide to Gorilla Troop Size

things to buy in ecuador

Ecuador Souvenirs: 16 Best Things to Buy in Ecuador (Food, Art, Textiles)

cities in ecuador

Guide to 18 Largest Cities in Ecuador (Population, Elevation, Attractions…)

Galapagos sally lightfoot crab

22 Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts: Guide to Galapagos’s Grapsus grapsus

rainforest animals ecuador

47 Amazon Rainforest Animals (Ecuador’s Monkeys, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Mammals, Amphibians…)

Spectacled caimans

24 Spectacled Caiman Facts: Guide to Caiman crocodilus

Bothrops Asper

40 Bothrops Asper Facts: Guide to Fer de Lance (Terciopelo Viper)

scarlet macaw facts

28 Scarlet Macaw Facts (Ara macao) Guide to Both Subspecies

vampire diet

39 Vampire Bat Facts (All 3 Species) Tiny, Heat-Sensing Flying Mammals

camping games

43 Family Camping Games and Activities (For Kids and Adults)

how to open a can without a can opener

How to Open a Can Without a Can Opener (11 Methods That Actually Work)

windproof travel umbrella

13 Best Travel Umbrellas for Rainy Cities (Compact, Windproof) 7 Factor Guide

Spheniscus mendiculus galapagos

43 Galapagos Penguin Facts: Tropical Guide (Spheniscus mendiculus)

Is hippo milk pink?

Is Hippo Milk Really Pink? Don’t be Fooled! (Here’s the Truth…)

how fast can a crocodile run

How Fast Can a Crocodile Run? (And Why You Don’t Need to Be Scared)

Ecuador weather

What is Ecuador’s Weather? Annual Climate Charts from Across Ecuador

African grey parrot

44 African Grey Parrot Facts (Complete Guide) Talkative Congo Grey Parrot

how strong is a gorilla

How Strong is a Gorilla? Silverback Strength vs Humans (Grizzly, Lion, Croc)

safari hat

The Best African Safari Hat for Jungle, Bush (+13 Runners Up) Men & Women

how to keep food cold while camping

How to Keep Food Cold While Camping (13 Icy Tips for Campers)

squirrel monkey

35 Squirrel Monkey Facts: All 5 Saimiri Species (Plus 8 Subspecies)

tent heater

15 Best Tent Heaters: Toasty Guide to Camping Heaters (7 Safety Tips)

how to kill ticks

How to Kill a Tick in 13 Ways (and 18 Other Gross Facts)

How to remove a tick head

5 Ways to Remove a Tick Head That Broke Off (Humans, Dogs, Cats)

Waved albatross

25 Waved Albatross Facts: Largest Galapagos Bird (It has 8ft Wingspan!)

Blue footed booby Galapagos

43 Blue-footed Booby Facts: Dancing, Dive Bombing Clowns (Sula nebouxii)

Red footed booby

25 Red-footed Booby Facts: Color Morphs, Tree Clinging Webbed Feet… (Sula sula)

Nazca booby open mouth

26 Nazca Booby Facts: Galapagos Islands Largest Booby (Sula granti)

best luggage scale

9 Best Luggage Scales for International Travelers (Buyers Guide) Digital, Manual, Electronic

swallow tailed gulls nocturnal

28 Swallow-tailed Gull Facts: World’s Only Fully Nocturnal Gull and Seabird

Galapagos hawk

22 Galapagos Hawk Facts: Diet, Range, Size, Population… (Buteo galapagoensis)

How long to boil water

How Long to Boil Water to Purify for Drinking (According to Science)

Living in Switzerland

Thinking About Living in Switzerland? Here are 10 Pros and Cons

Moving to Lucerne Switzerland

Moving to Lucerne Switzerland? 10 Things to Know (Cost of Living, Language, Culture…)

Facts about Costa Rica

79 Facts about Costa Rica (Travelers and Expats) Food, Attractions, Culture, Photos…

Israel facts

78 Facts about Israel (Travelers and Expats) Food, Attractions, Culture, Photos…

camping gifts

69 Super Useful Camping Gifts: Gear That Campers Will Actually Use

King vulture

34 King Vulture Facts: World’s Most Colorful Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Vampire fish

29 Vampire Fish Facts: Meet Amazon’s Payara (Hydrolycus Scomberoides)

emerald tree boa resting

45 Emerald Tree Boa Facts (Guide to Both Species) Diet, Habitat, Babies, Photos, Pets

Harpy Eagle

36 Harpy Eagle Facts: World’s Most Powerful Eagle (Harpia harpyja)

facts about Spain

77 Facts about Spain (Travelers and Expats) Food, Culture, Visas, Politics, Photos…

Facts about India

78 Facts about India (Travelers and Expats) Food, Travel, Culture, Photos…

Facts about France

79 Facts about France (Travelers and Expats) Food, Culture, Visas, Geography

Facts about Italy

80 Facts about Italy (Travelers and Expats) Food, Culture, Visas, Politics, Photos…

How to become an online teacher

How to Become an Online Teacher (and Travel Indefinitely)

Black caiman

36 Black Caiman Facts: Amazon’s Huge Apex Predator (Melanosuchus niger)

Pygmy marmoset

31 Pygmy Marmoset Facts: Guide to Finger Monkeys (Cebuella pygmaea)

Best gifts for writers

46 Gifts for Writers, Authors, Poets (Idea Generation, Unique Gear, Apparel)

What to say in graduation card

What to Write in a Graduation Card (78 Messages, Wishes, Quotes, and Congratulations)

Uganda language

Uganda Language: Ultimate Travelers Guide (English, Swahili, +40 More)

Hippo facts

57 Huge Hippo Facts: Complete Guide to the Massive Hippopotamus

Best travel insurance for Africa

Best Travel Insurance for African Safari: 3 Options, 8 Factors to Consider

Is Uganda safe?

Is Uganda Safe? Guide to Water, Crime, Disease, Sun Safety in Uganda

Ecuador desserts

16 Ecuador Desserts You Need to Try! [Pictures, Videos, Recipes…]

How to make money travel blogging

How to Make Money Travel Blogging: Ultimate Guide to Monetization

How to start a travel blog

How to Start a Travel Blog: Guide to Becoming a Travel Blogger

all about miniature donkeys

27 Cute Miniature Donkey Facts (Photos, History, Size, Cost, Pets)

Best compact binoculars for birding

9 Best Compact Binoculars for Hikers and Birders (Buyers Guide)

African leopard facts

33 African Leopard Facts (Panthera pardus pardus)

African lions

36 Facts About African Lions (Panthera leo)

Donkey facts

Looking for Donkey Facts? Here are 43 Interesting Facts About Donkeys

Cape buffalo facts

23 African Cape Buffalo Facts (Syncerus caffer)

Rothschilds Giraffe Uganda

21 Facts About Rothschild’s Giraffe: Part of the Nubian Giraffe Subspecies

African Rock Python

31 African Rock Python Facts (Both Species) Africa’s Largest Snake

Nile crocodile

31 Facts About Africa’s Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)

Travel photography

DSLR Basics for Travel Photography [Ultimate Guide] 13 Sections

Best country for expats

Why Ecuador is the Best Country for Expats [7 Reasons]

Things to do in Uganda

15 Incredible Things to do in Uganda [Culture, Nature, Culinary, Adventure…]

Murchison Falls Uganda

Guide to Murchison Falls Uganda: 16 Things You Need to Know

Uganda currency

Uganda Currency: 12 Things to Know (Money, Shillings, and Costs)

Best sun protection hats

11 Best Sun Protection Hats: Travelers Guide for Men, Women, Children

Uganda food

Uganda Food Guide: 16 Must-Try Dishes for Your Visit

Uganda climate

Uganda Climate Guide: Best Time to Visit (Weather, Rain & Temp by Month…)

Portable water filter

How to Choose the Best Portable Water Filter / Purifier [Buyers Guide]

Uganda National Parks

Uganda’s 10 National Parks & 4 Wildlife Game Reserves [Travelers Guide]

Best anti-theft backpacks

16 Best Anti-theft Backpacks, Purses, Wallets, and Locks [Buyers Guide]

Blue morpho butterfly facts

15 Blue Morpho Butterfly Facts: Iridescent Gem of Ecuador’s Amazon (All 24 Species)

Birds of Uganda

18 Birds of Uganda: Birding in the Pearl of Africa (8 Top Birding Sites)

Moving to Barcelona

Moving to Barcelona? 10 Things to Know (Customs, Cost of Living, Language…)

Galapagos Islands animals

19 Galapagos Islands Animals [Travelers Guide] Facts, Photos, Videos…

Starting a business abroad

Starting a Business Abroad? 10 Pros & Cons to Consider

Thinking About Living in Denmark? Here are the 3 Best (and Worst) Things

Thinking About Living in Denmark? Here are the 3 Best (and Worst) Things

Teaching English abroad

Teaching English Abroad: What It’s Really Like in Poland, South Korea, & Myanmar

Cape Breton attractions

8 Things to Do on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (Food, Culture, Nature)

Swimming at Tortuga Bay Galapagos

Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know Before You Visit (Climate, Location, Safety, Map…)

what to write in a retirement card

What to Write in a Retirement Card (72 Wishes, Quotes, Sentiments and Messages)

Israel beaches tips

6 Beach Tips For Enjoying Israel’s Mediterranean Coastline (All 196 km)

Living in Coastal Ecuador

Why I’m Living in Coastal Ecuador: Santa Marianita (Inge Van den Herrewegen)

Retirement gifts for men

43 Retirement Gifts for Men (Gag, Unique Ideas, Edible, Golf…)

Gifts for college girls

64 Best Gifts for College Students (Guys / Girls) Practical, Food, Tech…

Gifts for tea lovers

47 Best Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers: Practical and Quirky

Exploring Ecuador

3 Months Exploring Ecuador: Our Top 12 Experiences, Dishes & Attractions

what is Ecuador famous for

What is Ecuador Famous For? 16 Fameworthy People, Places, Foods…

22 Ecuador Beaches & Beach Towns [Ultimate Guide] Maps, Photos, Videos

22 Ecuador Beaches & Beach Towns [Ultimate Guide] Maps, Photos, Videos

Shoebill Stork facts

15 Shoebill Stork Facts (Balaeniceps rex) Prehistoric, Patient Hunters

Safari packing list

Complete African Safari Packing List [Checklist and Guide]

Buying property in Ecuador

7 Tips for Expats Buying Property in Ecuador (Plus 7 Things to Avoid)

Best binoculars for the price

Going on a Safari? 12 Best Binoculars for the Money [Buyers Guide]

Saddle-billed stork in flight

15 Facts About Africa’s Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)

Southern white rhinoceros

14 White Rhinoceros Facts: Southern and Northern (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Best camera for safari

How to Choose the Best Camera for Safari [Buyers Guide]

Reasons to travel abroad

12 Awful Reasons to Travel Abroad

Nova Scotia Cookery cookbook at Halifax Farmers Market

Our Snowy Visit to the Halifax Farmers Market (Nova Scotia)

Marabou stork

15 Ugly Facts About Africa’s Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)

Great blue turaco

8 Great Blue Turaco Facts (Corythaeola cristata)

Guayaquil weather

Guide to Guayaquil Weather (Rainfall, Temperature, Humidity…)

Golden Monkey

12 Facts About the Golden Monkey of Central Africa (Cercopithecus kandti)

African Bush Elephants

13 Fun Facts About African Bush Elephants: Habitat, Scientific Name, Range, Lifespan…

African spoonbill

13 Facts About the African Spoonbill (Platalea alba)

Crested crane facts

16 Facts About Crested Crane of Uganda, Africa: (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps)

Podocarpus National Park Ecuador Waterfall

7 Reasons to Visit Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador: Hiking, Birds (37 Photos)

Sitatunga antelope

20 Facts About Sitatunga: Africa’s Swamp-Dwelling Antelope

Lake Victoria Cichlids

9 Fascinating Facts About Lake Victoria Cichlids (Uganda): 45 Species List

Uganda mountain gorilla facts

19 Amazing Facts About Uganda Mountain Gorillas (Silverback, Baby, Habitat…)

Ssese Islands Uganda

Travel Guide For the Ssese Islands, Lake Victoria (Uganda)

Antisana Volcano Ecuador

Summiting Antisana Volcano in Ecuador: What You Can Expect

Things to do in Kampala Uganda

14 Things to Do in Kampala Uganda (Bonus: 11 Kampala Facts)

Uganda gorilla trek

How to Choose a Uganda Gorilla Trek (Best Time to Go, Tour Companies, Price…)

Places to visit in Uganda

26 Beautiful Places to Visit in Uganda: Nature, Culture, Wildlife

Tree climbing African lion

Uganda Animals: 27 Amazing Safari Animals of Uganda

Largest lake in Africa

What’s the Largest Lake in Africa? 9 Largest Lakes Compared

How to send money to Ecuador

How to Send Money to Ecuador: 4 Ways to Send + 4 Things to Know

Ecuador beverages

9 Ecuador Beverages You’ll Want to Drink: Horchata, Canelazo, Colada Morada…

facts about uganda

22 Interesting Facts About Uganda: Nature, Politics, Culture…

Facts about Lake Victoria Uganda

18 Amazing Facts About Lake Victoria, Uganda: Location, Cichlids, Map, Size, Islands

Quito Ecuador weather

Guide to Quito Ecuador Weather: (Rainfall, Temperature, Humidity…)

facts about quito ecuador

18 Interesting Facts About Quito Ecuador (Natural, Cultural, Political)

Santa Ana Hill in Guayaquil Ecuador

34 Guayaquil Photos That Will Make You Book Your Trip to Ecuador

Banos Ecuador weather

Guide to Baños Ecuador Weather: (Rainfall, Temperature, Humidity…)

amazon ecuador

Ecuador Amazon: 8 Things to Know Before Visiting the Amazon Rainforest

Ecuador Airbnb

9 Ecuador Airbnb Tips and Tricks: How to Find a Place in Ecuador

Ecuador holidays

23 Ecuador Holidays (To Plan Your Trip Around)

Guayacan trees in Mangahurco Ecuador

We’re Leaving Ecuador After 1.5 Years: Here’s Why (Dave and Robin Zinck)

Ecuador fruits

9 Must-Try Ecuador Fruits: Naranjilla, Ice Cream Bean, Tuna…

La Cosecha Employees in Intag on Coffee Farm Ecuador

Our 6 Years Living in Otavalo Ecuador: Meet Andra and Josh Carter

living in Otavalo

Meet Cassie McClellan, an American Living in Otavalo Ecuador

latitude of Quito Ecuador

Where is Quito Located? Altitude, Longitude, Latitude of Quito Ecuador

Apple blossom facts

10 Apple Blossom Facts for the Annapolis Valley: Photos, Festivals, Edibility…

golden berry

13 Tasty Facts About Golden Berries: Andean Uvilla Fruit

Best place to live in Ecuador

Best Place to Live in Ecuador? Mountains vs Coast

How to store eggs

How to Store Eggs in Ecuador: Do Eggs Have to be Refrigerated?

10 Reasons to live abroad

Top 10 Reasons to Live Abroad: Guide for Future Expats

Port George Lighthouse Nova Scotia

4 Things To Do in Port George, Nova Scotia (Lighthouse, Jamboree…)

Horseback riding Cotopaxi Volcano

My Life in Ecuador: Rebecca Rangel Living in Quito

Getting-GoPro-video-at-Baxters Harbour Waterfall N.S.

Visiting Baxters Harbour Falls in Nova Scotia? 7 Things You Need to Know

Cuy meal in Ecuador

Cuy in Ecuador: How to Eat Guinea Pig

Vilcabamba expat life

Why I Chose to Settle in Vilcabamba, Ecuador (After Traveling to 50 Countries)

Bay of Fundy Tides Timelapse Nova Scotia

9 Amazing Bay of Fundy Tides Timelapse Videos: Nova Scotia

Ecuadorian chicha

11 Facts About Ecuadorian Chicha (Saliva-Fermented Yuca Drink)

19 interesting facts about Sambro Lighthouse

19 Interesting Facts About Sambro Lighthouse, Nova Scotia

Ecuador facts

46 Weird and Interesting Ecuador Facts (That You Might Not Know)

10 Fun winter activities in the Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

10 Winter Things to Do in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

Encebollado camarones shrimp in Ecuador

What do People in Ecuador Eat? My Favorite 16 Foods

How to Order Food in Spanish

How to Order Food in Spanish (Simple Restaurant Phrases, Questions)

Miner's Marsh Trail in Kentville

My Visit to Miner’s Marsh Nature Trail in Kentville, Nova Scotia

Clam Harbour Sandcastle Competition Beach

Nova Scotia Beaches: Guide to 41 Best Beaches in Nova Scotia

Boars Head Lighthouse NovaScotia

41 Nova Scotia Lighthouses to Visit This Summer

Mountain caracara curiquingue Ecuador

Curiquingue: Sacred Bird of the Incans (Ecuador’s Caracara)

How to pronounce the B and V in Spanish

How to Pronounce the Letters B and V in Spanish

Liscombe Falls Nova Scotia

28 Nova Scotia Waterfalls For Your Bucket List

Travel to Galapagos Islands from Ecuador

Things to Do in Galapagos Islands: Plus 4 Reasons to Visit Galapagos from Ecuador

Cuenca tour

Cuenca Tour: The Best of Cuenca Ecuador in 12-Video City Tour

Galapagos airport

What’s the Best Galapagos Airport? (3 Options)

things to do in quito

6 Best Things to do in Quito Ecuador (Plus 7-Stop Weekend Itinerary)

Otavalo tours

Otavalo Tour: 11 Things to Know When Visiting Otavalo Market, Ecuador

damaris and marcelo living in cuenca

My Life in Ecuador: Damaris de Jimenez Living in Cuenca

things do to in ecuador

Ecuador Andes Mountains [Planning Guide] 15 Things to Do

living in salinas rick dana racinskas

Our Life in Ecuador: Rick and Dana Racinskas Living in Salinas

our life in ecuador heidi todd gorishek

Our Life in Ecuador: Todd and Heidi Gorishek Living in Cuenca

expats of pakakuna

My Life in Ecuador: Linn Vermilion Smith Living in Pakakuna Gardens, Quito

Wolfville bay of fundy tides

Wolfville Tide Time Lapse at Waterfront Park

Bay of Fundy sunset Morden

Bay of Fundy Sunset Time Lapse Video (Morden, Nova Scotia)

Cape Split drone view

Cape Split Aerial Drone Footage (Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia's Endangered Blanding’s Turtle (Underwater Video)

Nova Scotia’s Endangered Blanding’s Turtle (Underwater Video)

Spanish tu or usted

When Do I Use the Spanish Tú or Usted?

American Entertainment While Living Abroad

How to Watch American TV Abroad Online: 5 Tools and Tips

best book to learn spanish

The Best Book to Learn Spanish (Reader’s Choice 2021)

How to say the letters and sounds in Spanish

How to Say the Letters and Sounds in Spanish

Blue hour in Nova Scotia

The Blue Hour After Sunset: Oh, How I Love It!

Nova Scotia fall colours

Fall Colours to Inspire You: 29 Photos From Nova Scotia

Photography Tip: Practice At Oaklawn Farm Zoo (Annapolis Valley)

Photography Tip: Practice At Oaklawn Farm Zoo (Annapolis Valley)

Bay of Fundy beach fire

Long Exposure Fire Photography: Bay of Fundy Campfires

loja ecuador

Why I Decided to Move to Loja Ecuador: Jesse Bayer

Kejimkujik National Park

Photography Practice at Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia

GoPro travel time lapse tutorial

6 Steps to Create a GoPro Travel Timelapse Video: Settings / Gear

expat-scouting-trip

16 Things to Do on Your Expat Scouting Trip

Popular-galapagos-islands-books

17 Best Galapagos Books to Plan Your Vacation

view-from-santa-isabel-ecuador

GringosAbroad No More: Why Bryan & Dena Left Ecuador

pretty-architecture-azogues-ecuador

Azogues Ecuador: An Easy Day Trip From Cuenca

madrigals spanish book review

Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish: Gringo Book Review

preparing-prickly-pear-cactus-fruit

How to Eat Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit (Video)

Expat types

The 10 Types of Expats (Reasons Why People Move Abroad)

Nick Hilden cost of living Granada Spain

My Expat Cost of Living in Granada Spain (Nick Hilden)

seco de chivo cuenca ecuador

What’s a Seco? Seco de Pollo, Carne, Chivo in Ecuador

house-hunters-ecuador

House Hunters International Ecuador: All 14 Episodes

bright-red-vermilion-flycatcher-in-the-grass

15 Facts About Ecuador’s Vermilion Flycatcher

republica del cacao taste test

Ecuador Chocolate Guide: República del Cacao, Pacari, Hot Chocolate

Rodney Bay Marina: Sail the world

Our Cost of Living: Sailing Around the World (Dana Greyson)

Top expat countries

The 61 Top Expat Countries Worldwide

Cost of living Muscat Oman

My Expat Cost of Living in Muscat, Oman: Carrie Brummer

silk-like-flower-from-the-pink-silk-tree

11 Facts about Ecuador’s Pink Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin)

Cost of living in Tainan Taiwan

My Expat Cost of Living in Tainan, Taiwan: Andrew Bliss

Banos Ecuador

Things to Do in Banos Ecuador: Adventure, Food, Waterfalls, Active Volcano

Cost of living in Vietnam Rebekah Voss

My Expat Cost of Living in Hoi An, Vietnam: Rebekah Voss

Spoonful-of-granadilla-fruit-seeds-Ecuador

Discovering Sweet Granadilla in Ecuador (Passiflora ligularis)

eat a mango

How Do You Eat Mango? Here’s How to Peel a Mango (and Eat it Like a Human)

Galapagos sea lions Floreana Island

6 Breathtaking Reasons to Visit Floreana Island, Galapagos

Expat cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand

My Expat Cost of Living: Yangon vs Bangkok (Bennett Stevens)

SteriPEN Ultra Review (with Lab Test Results) South America

SteriPEN Ultra Review (with Lab Test Results) South America

airlines-cheaper-flights

Get Cheaper Flights with this Trick: Beat the Airlines

Ecuador kidnapping article

Vilcabamba Home Invasion, Robbery, and Kidnapping (Ecuador)

Ecuador provinces

24 Provinces of Ecuador: Population, Area, Capitals, Cantóns, Parroquias

ecuador sunburn

How to Avoid Sunburn in Ecuador (UV Index on the Equator)

Ecuador newspapers

Ecuador Newspapers: 32 Local Daily Papers from Across Ecuador

park-with-fountain-gualaceo-ecuador

Exploring Gualaceo: A Day Trip From Cuenca

Teleferiqo - Quitos Cable Car

Quito’s Cable Car: 10 TelefériQo Riding Tips/Facts (Parque Vulqano)

robbed-gunpoint-ecuador

Robbed at Gunpoint in Cuenca Ecuador (Why We Stayed)

ecuador-cell-phone-service

What Type of Cell Phone Works in Ecuador? (Carriers, Rates, Bands)

pale-legged-hornero-building-his-nest-Ecuador

Pale Legged Horneros and their Mud Homes (Furnarius leucopus)

Expat travel insurance for Ecuador

5 Best Travel Insurance Options (For Expats and Travelers)

tarantula-ecuador

Ecuador Spiders: Tarantulas and Red Fanged Wolf Spiders in Cuenca

best-ecuador-coffee

My Favorite Ecuador Coffee: Café Cubanito

adobe-house-in-Ecuador-South-America

My Favorite Photos of Adobe Homes in Ecuador

Jumping-in-Las-Grietas-Galapagos-Islands

Las Grietas: Our Favorite Place to Swim on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

pimsleur-spanish-icon

Pimsleur Spanish Review (My Favorite Way to Learn Spanish)

galapagos-sunset

Galapagos Timelapses: Sunrise & Sunset on Isabela Island (Beach, Dock)

Roasted pork in Cuenca Ecuador

Pork and Cuy: Street Food in Cuenca Ecuador

Iguana Park Guayaquil Ecuador

Don’t Miss Iguana Park In Guayaquil Ecuador

cuenca-weather

Annual Weather Chart for Cuenca, Ecuador ("Spring-Like" Climate?)

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The Flower Market: Prettiest Spot in Cuenca Ecuador (Video)

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Why I Love Cuenca’s Parque Calderon

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Corviche: Deep Fried Fish and Green Plantain

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8 Reasons Blogging is Therapeutic for Travelers & Expats

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Visit Paute Ecuador: Travelers Guide to 9 Attractions, Getting There

The Monkey-Faced Orchid of Ecuador (Photos)

The Monkey-Faced Orchid of Ecuador (Photos)

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17 Facts About Ecuador’s Andean Bear (Meet Paddington Bear)

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Guaba Fruit: Ecuador’s Delicious Ice Cream Bean

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Have You Tried Encebollado? Fish (Tuna) Soup in Ecuador

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Ingapirca: Ecuador’s Largest Incan Ruins (1 Hour North of Cuenca)

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Being a Bad Host: Treating Parasites and Amoebas

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Are You Google Translating Spanish to English? (Video)

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Higos con Queso (Figs with Cheese) Recipe: Ecuadorian Dessert

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How to Load Balance Two Connections (Get Better Internet Abroad)

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My Life in Ecuador: Mark Cowtan Living in Capaes (Salinas Peninsula)

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Get Your Ecuador Drivers License: Guide to Driving in Ecuador

Hiking in Ecuador: Cajas National Park, Galapagos (Photos / Videos)

Hiking in Ecuador: Cajas National Park, Galapagos (Photos / Videos)

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What’s Your Expatriate Definition?

Visiting Amaru Zoo in Cuenca Ecuador (Animals, Photos, Videos, Directions)

Visiting Amaru Zoo in Cuenca Ecuador (Animals, Photos, Videos, Directions)

Is Your Blog Offensive? 6 Ways to Write a Better Blog

Is Your Blog Offensive? 6 Ways to Write a Better Blog

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9 Spanish Phrases to Know When You Arrive at the Airport

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Expat Taxes: Who Pays What to Whom? Tax & Residency Issues (USA, Canada)

My Visit to the Aruba Butterfly Farm: Photos, Facts, Map

My Visit to the Aruba Butterfly Farm: Photos, Facts, Map

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Great Ecuador Treat: Salchipapas (Fries with Hotdogs, Mayo and Ketchup)

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La Mitad del Mundo: The Middle of the World in Ecuador

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Yuca Bread: A Delicious Treat in Cuenca Ecuador

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29 Best Books About Ecuador: Travel, Expat, Maps, History

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Ecuador Expat Life: David Day Living in Canoa, Manabi

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How’s the Fishing in Ecuador? Angling on the Equator (Species, Locations…)

Ecuador Expat: Stewart Perez Living in Cumbaya (Quito)

Ecuador Expat: Stewart Perez Living in Cumbaya (Quito)

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Is "Gringo" Offensive? Meanings, 4 Origins, (Travelers Guide)

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Ecuador Pictures: Our 11-Year-Old Daughter Captures Expat Life in Photos

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Visit Chordeleg Ecuador: Silver Jewelry Artisans (Day Trip From Cuenca)

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17 Best Expat Books About Moving Abroad (Family, Retire, Work Abroad, Travel Blogging…)

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How to Make Money While Traveling: Blogging, Web Design, Photography

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Meet Laura Rihani: American Living in Amman Jordan

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How to Drink the Tap Water in Cuenca Ecuador

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Meet Jay St John: Canadian Expat Living in Port Gentil, Gabon (West Africa)

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Cuenca Health Concerns: Dry Air, Nose Bleeds, Gas, Dentists, Hospitals

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So You Want to Drive in Ecuador? What You Need to Know

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Horses in Ecuador: Ownership, Wild Herds, Homemade Saddles

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Ecuador Expat Profile: Jamie Stambaugh Living in Cotacachi

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Electric Showers?! How Shocking! (Are They Really Suicide Showers?)

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11 Spanish Learning Books and Courses We Used (Print and Audio)

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My Life in Ecuador: Gary Sisk Living in Cuenca, Ecuador

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Behind the Scenes: House Hunters International in Cuenca Ecuador

Living Abroad: The Bad Days (How 7 Expat Families Cope)

Living Abroad: The Bad Days (How 7 Expat Families Cope)

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The Panama Hat: 8 Myths and Legends (Made in Ecuador?)

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Meet Steven LePoidevin Living in Wuhan, Hubei China (Cost of Living, Language…)

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Meet Julie and Jamie Butler Living in Mendoza, Argentina (Cost of Living, Language…)

My Life in Ecuador: Christina Ring Living in San Pablo del Lago, Otavalo

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Handmade Ceramics in Cuenca Ecuador: Ceramic Art By Eduardo Vega

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What Can I Bring to Ecuador (and Back)? Ecuador Customs Legal Limits

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What’s the Guayaquil Airport Like?

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Two Years in Ecuador: Why We Moved and Stayed (75 Firsts)

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Costa Rica Expat Life: Erin Morris, Alajuela

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El Salvador Expat Life: Nanelle Newbom, San Salvador

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13 Tips for Using City Buses in Cuenca, Ecuador

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Visit Yunguilla Valley, Azuay Province Ecuador

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What Should You Bring When Moving to Ecuador? And What to Leave Home

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Cuenca Attraction: El Chorro de Giron (Waterfall 30 Minutes from Cuenca)

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Visit Santa Isabel, Ecuador (Yunguilla Valley)

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Schooling (Home Schooling) Your Expat Kids: Our Ecuador Experience

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Ecuador Vaccinations: What Vaccines Do I Need in Cuenca Ecuador?

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Is Cuenca Ecuador Safe? 3 Things I’ve Learned (7 Tips to Avoid Crime)

Pitahaya Dragon Fruit

Have You Tried Dragon Fruit? Pitahaya: Bat Pollinated Cactus Fruit

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Guide to Ecuador Taxis: Cuenca, GYE, Salinas, Quito (Tips, Safety)

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Whats the Cuenca Airport Like?

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Why Some Expats Decide Not to Live in Ecuador (Bad Things?)

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Does Grapefruit Seed Extract Really Work?

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Whats Your Question About Cuenca, Ecuador? 580+ Questions and Answers

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Guide to Ecuador Rentals: 3 Ways to Find, 4 Reasons to Rent, Expectations

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Can I Bring My Pets to Ecuador? Flights, Litter, Culture Shock

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How to Buy a Vehicle in Ecuador (Plus Ownership Costs) What I Learned

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How to Send and Receive Mail and Shipments in Ecuador

How to Do Your Banking in Ecuador (What We've Learned)

How to Do Your Banking in Ecuador (What We’ve Learned)

Property in Cuenca Ecuador

Guide to Cost of Living in Ecuador: Monthly, Start-up, Increases

Papiamento Phrases

122 Papiamento Phrases: How to Speak Papiamento (Word List and Resources)

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Guide to Visiting Salinas Ecuador: How’s the Beach?

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10 Tips for Shopping at an Open Market in Ecuador (11 Spanish Phrases)

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29 Ecuador Currency Facts: USD, Handling Your Money, Sacagawea Coin, History

How To Make a Phone Call From Within Ecuador

How to Call Ecuador: Locally and From Abroad

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Guide to Mall del Rio in Cuenca Ecuador (Maps and Photos)

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3 Ways to Learn Spanish in Ecuador (What Worked for Us)

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We’re Moving to Ecuador! Here’s Our Story: Choose a Country, Sell, Move, Settle