How to Get Robbed in Quito
During the past three months of Quito-living, Simon and I have managed to remain unscathed – no robberies or kidnappings that we’d heard so much about. But as safe as Quito may have become in the last...
View ArticleLessons in Latin American Culture: Su-Yin Goes Native
This is me in the traditional dress of Ecuadorian Women from Cayambe “Like” my blog to get weekly blog updates on my experience with the online Latin American Culture Course. Born in Singapore and...
View ArticleMompiche: One of the Last Ecuador Beach Paradises
Palms on Mompiche Beach, Ecuador A love of food, the beach and a birthday brought us to Mompiche… One of the last idyllic and untouched beaches in Ecuador, Mompiche was a wonderful surprise birthday...
View ArticleSaturday in Sangolqui for Ecuador Food
The lookout over Valle de Los Chillos at San Pedro del Tingo Sangolqui is a town famous for its daily open market (mercado abierto) and food. People from Quito make their way every weekend for...
View ArticleSwimming in Blue Waters: A Short Trip to Cascadas Azul near Mindo
Breath-taking, humbling, inspiring – Ecuador hides many secret places, where it’s just you and nature. I found one such tranquil space last week. Our Spanish teacher, Ligia Perez, invited us to stay a...
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