The first time I met an Ecuadorian nonprofit was in the summer of 2015. I came to Ecuador for the summer to get some boot-in-the-mud experience during my master’s degree and spent six weeks at
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Illusions of Nonprofit Culture in Ecuador: My Intentions
April 11, 2019 Stuff that Matters Community Building, Illusions in Ecuador, Nonprofit, social movements, South America
What to do in Riobamba
November 9, 2018 Travel Ecuador All you need is Ecuador, banos, Ecuador, hike, riobamba, South America, train, travel, travel ecuador, travel south america, volcano
At first glance, Riobamba may not be the most attractive city to visit in Ecuador. I’ve got to say, however, that each time we visit I find myself liking it even more and more. On
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El Altar: The Challenge that Blew My Mind
September 16, 2018 Travel Ecuador All you need is Ecuador, crater lake, Ecuador, El Altar, fitness, hike, millennial, Parque Nacional Sangay, South America, travel, travel ecuador, travel south america, volcano
I am super excited to be able to share this last trip of ours - our trek to the Volcano Crater Lake “El Altar” in Ecuador. This extinct volcano collapsed in the 1400’s and was
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What’s the Hype with Montañita?
May 25, 2017 Travel Ecuador beach, Ecuador, fun, LAMA, latin american motorcycle association, montanita, motorcycle, Royal Enfield, South America, surf, travel, yoga
This month we had the delight of taking another motorcycle adventure, this time to Montañita. For those of you who don’t know, Montañita is famous for being a surfer destination and party town. It may
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Adventure in Baños de Agua Santa
April 14, 2017 Travel Ecuador adventure, allyouneedisecuador, banos, bike, casa de arbol, Ecuador, pailon de diablo, South America, swing at the edge of the world, travel, water sports, waterfall
Baños de Agua Santa, mostly commonly referred to as Baños, is one of the most visited destinations for tourists and Ecuadorians alike. Its popularity is well-deserved for the amount of adventure activities concentrated within the
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What Not-to-Miss in Ecuador (On a Budget)
February 4, 2017 Travel Ecuador allyouneedisecuador, amazon, Andes, backpack, banos de ambato, black sheep inn, Cajas, canoa, coast, cotopaxi, Cuenca, Ecuador, hostal izhcayluma, jungle, montanita, puyo, quilotoa, secret garden hostel, sierra, South America, travel, vilcabamba
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
Read MoreThe Best Day Trips from Cuenca, Ecuador
January 30, 2017 Travel Ecuador artisan, banos, Biblian, Cajas National Park, Chordeleg, Cuenca, Ecuador, Giron, Gualaceo, hike, Ingapirca, Naranjal, Saraguro, Sigsig, South America, Tarqui, travel, Waterfalls, what to see, where to go, Yunguilla
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
Read MoreHow to do Cajas National Park
January 17, 2017 Travel Ecuador Cajas National Park, Cuenca, Ecuador, hike, how to get to Cajas, Parque Nacional Cajas, South America, where to hike in Cajas
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
Read MoreWhy do Ecuadorians drink instant coffee?
December 29, 2016 Travel Ecuador Andes, coffee, Cuenca, Ecuador, instant coffee, Puro Cafe, South America, speciality 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
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