Category Archives: Ecuador
- April 24, 2012
- 5 Tips to Avoid Being Robbed– also posted in How to, Travel Guide, Uncategorized
It may be an understatement, but for those of you whom it has not happened to-being robbed is no fun.
- August 12, 2010
- Returning to the Land of Where Things Make Sense– also posted in Travel Guide
As a part of my own readjustment to everyday USA life, I have a list of things that were either new or odd to me about the U.S. after my return from Ecuador.
- June 24, 2010
- Ecuador: The Middle of the World– also posted in Travel Guide
Mitad del Mundo is one of the tourist places that all tourists to Ecuador must go. It has the feel of indigenous Ecuador between the fold dancers on Sundays and the little shops where bartering is essential. Mitad del Mundo is a fantastic and enjoyable day trip to the center of the world!
- March 26, 2010
- Ecuadorian Markets– also posted in Food, Living Abroad, Travel Guide
There are many differences between the grocery stores that Americans generally frequent and the markets here in Ecuador. This article aims to highlight these differences.
- March 9, 2010
- 10 Nuances of Living in Quito– also posted in Living Abroad, Travel Guide
I have been abroad in Quito, Ecuador for just over 2 months now and have put together a comprehensive list of occurrences that are definitely different here. These are general differences between Quito and the United States; ones that anyone from someone looking to move here or a tourist may be interested in, especially women.
- February 21, 2010
- Puerto Lopez, Ecuador– also posted in Beaches, Hostel, Parks, Travel Guide
Puerto Lopez is a little fishing and beach village in the south of Ecuador renowned for its tranquil atmosphere as well as it’s opportunities for tourists.
- February 8, 2010
- University of San Francisco, Quito– also posted in Uncategorized
Sometimes it’s easy to forget while studying abroad that I am also here to go to school. Although I like to think of Quito as a vacation, I am also getting some college credit out of being here, so I would like to spend some time discussing the University of San Francisco in Quito.
- February 2, 2010
- Ciudad Vieja de Quito– also posted in Uncategorized
Some highlights of Colonial Quito including El Palacio, El Catedral Metropolitana de Quito, La Compania de Jesus and various museums.
- January 16, 2010
- Colonial Quito
The old section of Quito is full of people doing so many different things. There are people cooking food in the streets and others selling it. Boys asking to shine your shoes, other tourists meandering about, and the occasional performer.
- January 10, 2010
- Air Tickets International– also posted in Air Travel, Travel Guide
I strongly advise against booking any flight through ATIflights.com unless you want the stressful adventure of having your tickets canceled and not being notified.
