Claudia Looi

Ikat Weaving and Makana Shawl Making in Gualaceo Ecuador

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I grew up speaking the Malay/Indonesia language and the word “ikat” means to tie. When I read about the traditional ikat weaving workshop in Gualaceo I was excited to find out more. Gualaceo is a town just one hour outside of Cuenca, well known for their ikat weaving, cheap shoes, orchid and ... Read More about Ikat Weaving and Makana Shawl Making in Gualaceo Ecuador

Piedra de Agua Hot Springs and Spa in Baños de Cuenca Ecuador

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In Baños de Cuenca, Ecuador, Piedra de Agua Hot Springs and Spa takes advantage of its natural hot spring and volcanic rocks with views of the green mountains and valleys. The thermal volcanic services offered by the facility reflect the holistic principles and healing traditions of the Ecuadorian ... Read More about Piedra de Agua Hot Springs and Spa in Baños de Cuenca Ecuador

28 Hours Bus Ride: Bus From Lima to Guayaquil

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It is possible to travel by bus from Lima Peru to Guayaquil Ecuador. "Would you save money?" YES. "How about time?" NO. Cruz del Sur runs three services per week from Lima to Guayaquil with only two stops, to drop off and pick up passengers. The stops were at Trujillo and Mancora, Peru. They ... Read More about 28 Hours Bus Ride: Bus From Lima to Guayaquil

Gastronomy Museum of Peru in Lima (Museo de la Gastronomia Peruana)

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In Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, the old Post Office building, a block from Lima’s Plaza de Armas is the Gastronomy Museum of Peru. The museum chronicles the history of food and cooking in Peru using life-size figures, food, cooking utensils and furniture to illustrate the different methods of ... Read More about Gastronomy Museum of Peru in Lima (Museo de la Gastronomia Peruana)

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