Tag Archives: Ecuador

August 12, 2010
Returning to the Land of Where Things Make Sense– also tagged ,

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 tagged ,

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 tagged ,

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 19, 2010
Quito’s Bus System– also tagged , , , , , , ,

At first glance, the bus system of Quito may seem intimidating and confusing. Or at least, for someone who has never lived in a city nor taken a city bus, it was. As myself and a few of my friends took a lot of time to figure out the bus system, I would like to give some explanation.

March 9, 2010
10 Nuances of Living in Quito– also tagged , , ,

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 tagged , , , ,

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 tagged ,

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 tagged , , , , ,

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– also tagged , , ,

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 tagged ,

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.