Expat Living
How Volunteering In Ecuador Was The Best Choice I Made
Choosing to volunteer, or rather having to do so in order to not become penniless while travelling through Ecuador was one of the best choices
Kaelyn Davis
May 9, 2022
Choosing to volunteer, or rather having to do so in order to not become penniless while travelling through Ecuador was one of the best choices
On vacation, time flies. It seems one moment you’re standing on the tarmac of your long dreamed of destination and the next, you’re back where
If you’re like most people on the planet, you have a secret — or not so secret — list of places you want to travel.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” Anaïs Nin
[color-box color=”green”]Being an expat involves learning numerous idiosyncrasies of how you live in your new country. Sometimes you have to learn thease things over and over
It’s been a year since the enormous devastation struck the Ecuadorian coast causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, massive destruction and the uprooting of countless
Every big passion in history has elements in common which allow them to deeply touch those who learn about them: love, beauty, enthusiasm devotion. Like
The French Route offers the possibility to explore, in an easy walk of only three hours, places that show a fascinating facet of Cuenca: that
Holy Thursday is a day of great importance among Christians in Cuenca. It is a day of popular devotion, in which men, women and children
The Hearts of Gold Foundation overwhelmingly surpassed its 19-day fundraising challenge at the end of March to become a recognized partner into the world’s largest crowd-sourcing community,
Cuenca is known in Ecuador and abroad, for its cultural and historical attractions, as well as its rich craftsmanship. To strengthen the promotion of these
When we first arrived, I spent so much time complaining and searching for ‘stuff’ that was readily available ‘back home’ that I want to take
Celebrate The Founding Of The City of Cuenca! This year, Cuenca celebrates the official 460th anniversary of its founding by the Spanish on April 12. Cuenca’s
Culinary Cultural Heritage According to the UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted in Paris in 2003, intangible cultural heritage refers to uses, representation,
[color-box color=”gray”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to hear about the true cost of free
Before coming to Ecuador it’s hard to find up-to-date information on the new visa requirements. Even people who live here struggle to get clear on
The commemoration of the Holy Week is the central celebration of the Christian liturgical calendar, which awakens the greatest devotion and respect in Cuenca and
Living in the Andes is amazing and wonderful—the people, the landscape, the sun so close to the surface of the earth. And, believe it or
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As I sit here in the dim glow of my laptop’s screen, typing away in the darkness, I’m reminded once again of the unique challenges
Welcome to another episode of the Curious Cuenca Podcast, where we dive into the lives of interesting individuals shaping the cultural landscape of Cuenca, Ecuador.
In the heart of Cuenca, nestled among the historic streets and timeless architecture, lies Casa Malo—a patrimonial house filled with history and character. Join me,
Welcome to our first episode of the Curious Cuenca video podcast. In this podcast series, we interview interesting people from various walks of life who
Today’s vlog takes us on a journey through the real estate landscape of Cuenca. Our mission? To explore a selection of apartments for sale so
Tonight’s vlog takes a departure from the usual as we find ourselves at one of Cuenca’s gems, La Guarida. Nestled within this beloved event center
Today’s vlog is all about surprises and special gifts. Join us as we take a little day trip to Chordeleg, renowned for its exquisite jewelry,
Today’s vlog takes us on a journey from Cuenca to Quito, where we set our sights on purchasing a new car. Imagine it as an
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