When I first came to Ecuador, I thought I was brave. I was making this huge jump into the unknown, and I was proud of myself for making a bold choice and following through. But it wasn’t my own bravery that ended up changing my life. On the contrary, I soon realized that […]
Category: Life & Perception
18 Months In, I Still Choose Ecuador
Hard to believe sometimes, but I’ve been living in Ecuador for over 18 months now, and I’ve been a legal resident for a year (gasp)! Moving to Ecuador was one of the biggest decisions of my life. I took a big risk with a one-way ticket and an unknown future, and I’m happy to report […]
A note from me
It has been some time since I have written about my personal life here on the blog. I wanted to give an update on my life and all things Cuenca <3 If you don’t know me, hey! My name is Kelly! I am super proud Marylander that decided to move to Cuenca, Ecuador after falling […]
From the Royal Enfield: How Traveling by Motorcycle will Take your Travel Experience to the Next Level
Top reasons one *should* hate travel by motorcycle: It is uncomfortable You get dirty You get wet You get cold You sit in the same position for hours on end If something breaks you’re screwed You can’t pack any luxury items You have a learning curve on how to be most prepared It can be […]
Reflection of the Day
It is crazy how life moves you forward. Standing where I am today it is so wonderful to think about the path that guided me to this moment. I think about the family, friends, professors, hometown folk that had such an impact on my life and who I am as a person. Never forget who […]
Another year wiser?
If this year taught me anything, it is that change is possible. It ain’t always easy, but indeed it is possible. I learned that you can take a leap of faith and sometimes things will actually work out the way you would hope they would. I learned that living a life of fear and hesitation […]
Finding Sisterhood Abroad
Friendships take a new form for young travelers. You meet so many amazing people passing by. You meet individuals that are traveling for weeks, months, or even years. You meet people who are grounded in one place for a short 6 months or a year, people who are on an adventure trying something new, just […]
Thinking thoughts, An American in Ecuador
I have now been in Ecuador for over 6 months. I successfully applied for the Professional Visa, attained my residency, and received my cedula, the Ecuadorian identification card. It was a big decision and took a lot of work and patience to get to this point, but it feels so right. I feel a sense […]
This is where I belong
Eduardo’s new Royal Enfield has given us the luxury to freely travel around Ecuador. Our long-term goal is to take the moto all the way to Machu Picchu in Peru, but for now we are exploring around the region for mini-trips on the weekend. Over the past […]
Surviving a Half Marathon After 3 Weeks of Training
Running a half marathon has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I would be lying if I said I actually had faith in myself to finish one. A couple of years ago now I was inspired by my brother and we ran a 10K together. Coming across the finish line of that […]