Huayna Picchu Not wanting to sound dramatic, but Huayna Picchu really is the most dangerous and difficult hike I’ve ever done. I have to say that I honestly didn’t know what to expect regarding the hike when we booked our trip to Machu Picchu in Peru. Often confused, the hike to Machu Picchu and the […]
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Paxis Backpack I just purchased a Paxis backpack for my trip to Peru with my last stop being Machu Picchu. I’ve never been a fan of backpacks for my travel because it’s difficult to grab things from it quickly. My travel carry bag has always been a messenger type bag. Then I saw an advertisement for
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Best Air Mattress Having the best air mattress to get your best night sleep when traveling is possible. We travel a lot. One thing we used to always complain about was how uncomfortable the beds were, since we like a soft mattress. At home, we have one of those memory foam air adjustable beds at
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If you’re visiting the Amalfi Coast, then a day exploring the coastline and Capri by boat will give you a different perspective and less crowded way to see the sights. A boat trip is a perfect way to discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in one day. It’s also an excellent way to visit
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What do Kenya, Indonesia, and Ecuador have in common? If you said the equator runs through all of them, you are correct. On the equator in Ecuador, you can do some strange experiments that you can’t do in many other places and get the same results. I’ll tell you about them in a minute. Center
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Cuenca Zoo The Cuenca Zoo or more precisely, the Amaru Zoologico Bioparque is a unique zoo that is both physically challenging but a most wonderful experience. Mountainside Zoo I’ve been to many zoos all over the US including the San Diego and Cincinnati but never to one that is set up like the Cuenca Zoo. This is
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Ecuador street food is a staple for many Ecuadorians. I heard and read everything from “it’s so good” to “don’t ever eat it, it will make you sick.” There’s no reason I haven’t had any yet other than the opportunity never presented itself. I’m one that believes eating street food is fine, and I will
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Secure travel gear for the expat or traveler is always evolving. I’ve done a lot of travel in my life and have used many of the newest and greatest travel gadgets. Being a techie, I pay particular attention to the detail of each. When all is said and done, I have a few of my
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Cedula Getting our cedula was the next task after our residency visa to being permanent residents of Ecuador. The cedula is Ecuador’s national Identification card. Above all, it was part of our resident visa package we paid our Ecuadorian lawyer to do for us. Day 1 We met our lawyer’s assistant (who happens to be a
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UPDATE 2019: Note that while the below information is generally correct, some of the Ecuadorian laws have changed. You should consult an Ecuadorian attorney for the latest visa requirements. Getting an Ecuador visa for residency isn’t hard, it just takes patience and time (and, of course, money). Our goal was to get our Visa’s while
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