by Diana Balarezo | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog post
“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 cloud forest. EcuaEx provided a car and driver... by Diana Balarezo | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog post
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 with disabilities. The school’s focus is on the arts;... by ecuaexplora | Sep 27, 2017 | Blog post
By Christina Petsas 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 driver, Franklin, briefed me on helpful tidbits I... 
by ecuaexplora | Oct 24, 2014 | Blog post
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 great opportunity. We drove in a car service, which was very nice. ... 
by ecuaexplora | Oct 24, 2014 | Blog post
Yesterday was a scary day in the land of the project… sick people were everywhere I turned! And that tickle in the back of my throat? It’s starting to get worse.. nooo! I refuse to be sick! The frustrating part about getting sick here is that you can’t work with the... 
by ecuaexplora | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog post
As an intern, student, or volunteer in Ecuador you will have plenty of time to travel around this beautiful country. The options are endless and include visits to biodiversity hot spots in the Amazon, relaxing in volcanic hot springs, or hiking up some of world’s...