Banos (Ban-ios) is a town of about 15 000 regular inhabitants; on the weekend that typically surges as the Ecuadorians pour in for their weekend getaway, not too mention the gringos (foreigners). Banos is 1800m above sea level and luscious…
Month: January 2014
Spanish Classes in Banos, Ecuador and the Journey Here
Hola amigos! Habla espanol? Hablo un muy pequito espanol. This is my second week here in Banos (Ban-ios). I am taking some time here to learn some basics of spanish. I am finding it overwhelming but baby steps as I…
What does it cost to travel in Ecuador?
I am sure you are all wondering – how much are day to day expenses for a tourist in Ecuador? You could really spend as little or as much money as you choose. There is definitely a huge gap between…
South America’s Largest Market in Otavalo, Ecuador
Just a two hour bus ride north from Quito is an enchanting small town called Otavalo, elevation 2550m, population 50 000. The town itself is again set amidst mountains and two volcanoes as its backdrop, Cotacachi and Imbabura. It is…
Welcome to Ecuador – the capital of Quito
“Welcome to Ecuador” is the greeting I received upon my arrival in Ecuador from the woman customs officer, after a few friendly questions – what a shift from North America already. Those were three of the sweetest words I had…
Ten Reasons To Leave All Your Comforts Behind & Put on a Backpack & Travel
Traveling is a passion of mine. It has opened up my soul and ignited my spirit. I am forever grateful for that. It can still be very challenging at times and still is a leap for me to get…