Would you stay in a place where the whole village has street names but no numbers? The cab driver couldn’t even find our apartment after circling the area four times. All that was given was just a street name and the color of the building. To experience true local lifestyle we took a chance and ... Read More about Living Like A Local in Banos de Cuenca Ecuador
Loja Ecuador: One City Ten Ways
Loja was the first city in Ecuador with electricity. Spanish Captain Alonso de Mercadillo founded this musical capital in 1548. If you like history, historical monuments and buildings, Loja, one of the oldest cities in Ecuador would be a great treat and joy to visit. The city’s old squares, ... Read More about Loja Ecuador: One City Ten Ways
Espumilla Ecuadorian Dessert
I love desserts. How about you? When I first saw this white and pink foamy thing that looks like icecream sold by street vendors, I didn’t try it. What was wrong with me? They look delicious. Sometimes, eating street food can be difficult for the stomach. Today after visiting our neighborhood ... Read More about Espumilla Ecuadorian Dessert
Chordeleg The Filigree Earrings Capital of the World
95 percent of the stores in Chordeleg sell jewelry. Chordeleg is located 10 minutes from Gualaceo and one hour from Cuenca. It is one of Ecuador’s guild villages that specializes in silver and gold jewelry particularly the intricately designed and handmade filigree earrings. It was here that we ... Read More about Chordeleg The Filigree Earrings Capital of the World
The Finest Bakery in Town: Dulce Miga of Baños de Cuenca
It was my birthday. We had just arrived from Guayaquil to a small town called Baños de Cuenca where the biggest grocery store sold a few bananas, five loaves of bread, little bags of rice and lots more small items but without a birthday cake. I thought to myself, “no birthday cake for this ... Read More about The Finest Bakery in Town: Dulce Miga of Baños de Cuenca
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