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Gadgets for Traveling You Never Thought You Needed (Until Now…)
Many of our readers spend a bunch of time traveling. Perhaps it’s just a small trip to the beach or a longer trip to visit
Jason Scott
December 14, 2021
Many of our readers spend a bunch of time traveling. Perhaps it’s just a small trip to the beach or a longer trip to visit
Possibly one of the worst kept secrets in Cuenca is that we’ve now changed our name from GringoTree to YapaTree. We decided to do this
2021 has been another difficult year for many people. So, I’d argue it’s even more important to take some time out to enjoy a meal
Juan Marcet has come back onto our discount card program with a tempting offer that I’m sure 99% percent of our cardholders will find very
Have you ever found out about a fun event the next day? Pretty frustrating right! Say hello to our Online Manta Events Calendar. What is
Editors Note: I debated whether it’s too early for Christmas content. Our family just put our tree up – so I guess it’s now fair
Our latest partner to join GringoTree’s Card program is Your Rose Guy. And, they’ve hit the ground running with a tantalizing offer that’s perfect for
Colada Morada and Guaguas de Pan have a deep history in Ecuador and other parts of South America. You’ve seen them around the city of
Many travelers & expats-to-be find their initial allowance of 90 days in Ecuador is simply not enough. Perhaps you’ve fallen in love with Ecuador and
Wow, what a couple of months it’s been for our family here in Cuenca. We welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world and acquired
Thinking of taking a mountain drive? Be prepared to enjoy amazing scenery and awesome experiences. Bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the
You’ve probably noticed a recent surge in activity on GringoTree. This is no accident. GringoTree is under new management! Who is now running GringoTree? GringoTree
We received a question in our Q & A Forum recently on whether it’s possible to buy and sell Bitcoin in Cuenca. The short answer
Recent investigations have uncovered 35,000 people have obtained their driver’s licenses fraudulently. Over 5,000 of these were in Azuay. All of these licences were immediately
Photo Credit: A.Davey Have you ever wondered what that incredibly strange-looking, supposedly-edible thing at your neighborhood market is? Or wandered into a restaurant for an
Ecuador’s supermarket giant, Supermaxi has opened its newest store in the Challuabamba neighborhood in Cuenca, Ecuador. This comes on the back of their announcement of
Ecuador’s new Minister of Tourism, Neil Olsen, is in talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to create a ‘Nomad Visa’. The Minister has pointed
1. Custard Apple / Cherimoya The Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) probably originated in the Andes of South America and is very easily available from markets and
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