As of 2019, I am an official freelancer. While it can be intimidating, I’m ready for the challenge. As a freelance consultant, writer, and model, my work crosses a variety of industries and work types. While most of it is online, I am grateful for the additional modeling and translating opportunities in Cuenca that get […]
Tag: Cuenca
A Perfect Day in Cuenca: Where to Go & What to See and Do Like A Local
Whether you’re a tourist or a resident, a perfect day in Cuenca totally exists. After living here one year, I still relish in the beauty of the city and take the chance to play tourist from time to time. Each day I fall more and more in love with this beautiful city of Cuenca, Ecuador. […]
What Not-to-Miss in Ecuador (On a Budget)
Ecuador is called “El pais de 4 mundos” (The Country of 4 Worlds) for good reason. In just one day you can pass through the Oriente (Amazon), Sierra (Andes), and the coast! Ecuador is such a beautiful country and has SO MUCH to offer for a traveler on a budget. If you are backpacking, you […]
The Best Day Trips from Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca has so much to offer in its centro historico, but if you are a resident or a traveler with some extra days, you should consider venturing out of town! Whether you’re looking to hike or visit artisan towns, check out these recommendations below! I have personally traveled to all of these spots (mostly by […]
How to do Cajas National Park
Cajas National Park is a MUST if you are traveling Cuenca or the southern provinces of Ecuador. For me Cajas is a mystical land full of geological mystery. Every time I arrive to Cajas I feel like I’m in a land that could be Narnia. Really, you won’t see anything else like it anywhere. Between […]
Why do Ecuadorians drink instant coffee?
If you walk into a Cuencana grandmother’s kitchen, you’ll likely be presented with one of two options: instant coffee or cafe pasado. Cafe pasado is coffee prepared using the region’s traditional technique: a long coffee sock used to pass water through coffee grounds. This concentrated coffee can be saved for days and prepared with hot water […]
Photos That Will Put Ecuador at the Top of your Travel Wishlist
Cajas National Park Cajas National Park lies outside of the city of Cuenca. Spend one day hiking or a whole week. The park is HUGE and offers hundreds of lakes. Volcan Cotopaxi View of the Cotopaxi Volcano from a hobbit home (Hostal Secret Garden) Pailon de Diablo The fearless stairs facing the huge waterfall in […]
How Moving Abroad Will Change Your Way of Thinking
For most of us, moving abroad was a lifelong dream. It was something we always thought about as being a normal part of life. Whether it was for the travel, the language, the culture, or the professional opportunities, we all knew it was something we had to do. The moment it actually happens, however, it […]
Shopping for Handicrafts in Cuenca, Ecuador
Where to Go and What to Buy in and around Cuenca, Ecuador Finding the right souvenir for you or your loved ones is harder than you might imagine in Cuenca. In a land full of artisans and beautiful natural materials it is important to know what to buy and where you can find it. From […]
The Culture of Motorcyclists in Cuenca, Ecuador
Spend one afternoon in Cuenca and you’ll quickly notice a great number of motorcycles and scooters making their way around town. While this is not unusual in Latin America, I was perplexed by the lively culture of motorcyclists in Cuenca. The demographic of motorcyclists is diverse – young, old, male, female, riding with children, riding […]