Ecuador

Tips for surviving South American bus rides

by Kim March 10, 2013

When I think back on our time in South America I don’t automatically think about volunteering in Ecuador or visiting the Galapagos Islands or even hiking the Inca Trail. The first thing I think about is being on buses. Read on for my tips on taking long-haul buses in South America.

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The cost of traveling in Ecuador

by Kim October 9, 2012

Details about what it cost us to travel through Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands for six weeks.

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Cow chasing and the mystery of grace

by Kim September 30, 2012

A story about chasing down a runaway cow and the mystery of being blessed with what you ask for.

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Luna Runtun Adventure Spa: a Baños oasis

by Kim September 26, 2012

We had an amazing two-night stay in one of Ecuador’s most romantic hotels: Luna Runtun Adventure Spa. It was heaven!

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Volunteering abroad: sometimes you receive more than you give

by Kim September 23, 2012

The other night, after a long day at our volunteering gig, a fellow volunteer, who knows I have this blog, asked what I would be writing about my experience volunteering at Arte del Mundo. I told him I’d write the truth: that I’ve had a great time settling into Banos, that I’ve loved meeting and spending time with the other volunteers, but that the actual act of volunteering has been somewhat hard for me.

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Settling into life in Baños, Ecuador

by Kim September 19, 2012

We’re currently in Banos, Ecuador, where we’re spending three weeks, and we love it here. Banos itself is small and charming, a beautiful little town tucked into the Andes mountains. We are living and volunteering at Arte del Mundo, an organization that promotes literacy and the arts to the children of Banos.

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The slow life in Mindo, Ecuador

by Kim September 16, 2012

Mindo, Ecuador is a town nestled high in the Andes that moves at a slower speed.

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Galapagos is a magical place (part 3)

by Kim September 9, 2012

Part three of our time spent in Ecuador’s amazing Galapagos Islands.

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Galapagos brings me to tears (part 2)

by Kim September 4, 2012

Part two about our visit to the Galapagos Islands.

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Paradise is Galapagos (even with seasickness) part 1

by Kim August 31, 2012

Brian and I didn’t plan to visit the Galapagos but everyone we spoke with in Ecuador, especially Ecuadorians themselves, encouraged us to go. Part 1 of our fabulous time in the islands.

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