Why Travel During COVID to Help at a Rescue Center in Ecuador
One of the best and safest places in the country (and the world), since contact with outsiders is almost non-existent.
Traditional festivities: Diablada de Píllaro
What you need to know about Diablada de Pillaro The “diablada” or devils party is celebrated in the town of Píllaro, province of Tungurahua, from January 1 to 6 of each year, each day a different neighborhood get organized to present their parade on the...
Cloud Forest Conservation Project – The Arrival Experience
New volunteer joins us in the cloud forest “should my wife calls looking for me, tell her not to worry, but I do not want to be found… (until my placement ends that is)” Last week, we had a new volunteer join our volunteer placement on a reserve in the...
Testimonial: Interning in Quito – Occupational Therapy Program
University student Leah shares more about her time in Ecuador Read below what Leah has shared with her university about her time in Ecuador: 1. Describe your Education Abroad program(s):I had an internship in Quito, Ecuador at a school for children and young adults...
First Impressions of Ecuador
By Christina Petsas What are my first impressions in Ecuador? I can’t believe it’s been a month since I arrived in Quito! The time’s flown as I’ve gotten to know this large city, its friendly people and its rich culture. My airport pick up was seamless and my...
HOLIDAYS IN ECUADOR 2017
WANT TO KNOW WHEN YOU CAN TRAVEL LONGER (OR REST MORE) DURING YOUR TIME HERE? Here are the dates of the public holidays of Ecuador for this year. See them carefully and plan your time and activities better. Note that most banks, shops and other commercial places...
The Most Empathetic Country In The World
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHICH IS THE MOST EMPATHETIC COUNTRY IN THE WORLD? …I WILL GIVE YOU SOME CLUES It is a small volcanic country of South America It has four regions: the Coast, the Andean Highlands, the Amazon and the islands It has many indigenous...
Ecuador General Elections
ECUADORIANS VOTED FOR THE PRESIDENT, THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY & THE ANDEAN PARLIAMENT On Sunday, February 19th, Ecuadorians voted for President, the members of the General Assembly and the Andean Parliament. “Ecuador has voted in general elections...
Visit to Community Health Project
What Does a Visit to a Health Community Project in Ecuador Look Like I woke up this morning very excited. Today was the day we would head to Riobamba to visit a health organization. Living in Quito I don’t get to see the countryside much so this was going to be a...