I finally got new glasses after 7 years! Read about the price of new glasses in Quito, Ecuador and how to go about getting them.
How can you afford to travel – Housing
Jonathan and I own a home. Our mortgage is $1628.36 per month. When we decided that we wanted to travel, we rented it out. From our renters, we receive $1500.00 every month. This means that we still have to pay…
Creamy mushrooms on brioche bread
I first saw this recipe in my favorite vegetarian cookbook about 2 years ago. I’ve been wanting to make it since the moment I saw it. However, I couldn’t find brioche bread anywhere. Yes, I know that I could have…
Two Fun Songs In Spanish
One of the fun parts of travel is getting to hear music and see movies from other parts of the world. Our friend Jesse just asked us if we had heard any good music lately, hence this post.
Mariposa Jardin (butterfly garden): Mindo, Ecuador
No visit to Mindo, Ecuador would be complete without seeing the butterfly, orchid, and hummingbird garden. Butterfly garden (mariposa jardin) in Mindo, Ecuador
CasKaffeSu Hotel Review: Mindo, Ecuador
Hotel CasKaffeSu is not my first choice of hotels in Mindo, Ecuador. However, the owners are really nice.
Guacamole
Everyone has their own guacamole recipe. And, everyone likes it a little bit different. You’re lucky enough that I’m sharing mine with you. 🙂 Here in Ecuador, avocados grow “like a noxious weed” (at least that’s what our teacher says).…
Cuarenta (40): Ecuadorian card game of choice
I love learning new card games. Cuarenta is a really fun, Ecuadorian game that’s easy but addicting!
Taxis have meters in Quito, Ecuador. In theory.
I am shocked that the taxi drivers here in Quito, Ecuador would rather lose out on a fair fare than start the meter.
Chocolate Tour in Mindo, Ecuador
Chocolate tour in Mindo, Ecuador at El Quetzal. The chocolate tour in Mindo includes a homemade chocolate brownie and homemade chocolate ice cream