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Drugged & Captive in Cuenca – My Devil’s Breath Experience
“I was a paranoid wreck. I couldn’t stay there by myself at night anymore… Every time I heard a gate close or a gate rattle,
Jason Scott
January 29, 2022
“I was a paranoid wreck. I couldn’t stay there by myself at night anymore… Every time I heard a gate close or a gate rattle,
Editor’s Note: This article is from Jim Robinson, the new owner of the Carolina Bookstore. We are very grateful that he was able to open
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
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
At the “middle of the world,” there’s long been a few tests to prove the truth of its position. But are they fact or fiction?
It has been 5 years since our Ecuadorian adventure began. Gotta love the Facebook Memories feature to give a little reminder on how fast time
You finally made it. You’re a foreigner . . . in a foreign land. So now what? There is nothing quite like your first days
The first time I came to Ecuador there were many things that caught me off guard. When a lot of people think Ecuador they think
[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 an issue that effects every
Beginners Guide to Guayaquil The boardwalks of Simón Bolívar and Salado, the illuminated multicoloured fountains, to the iguanas that casually crawl through Parque Seminario y
Moving to a new country, or even a new city, can require adaptation to the local way of doing things. Here are some things I
When we first arrived in Ecuador, shopping for food and household items that were vaguely familiar, became an almost weekly, if not daily theme. When
If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience, Le Petit Jardin is a little gem of a place that first opened for business in May
As children, often we dreamed of changing the world. Typically, we’d imagine growing up to be a highly paid athlete, a famous actor, a successful
[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 a story close to
[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 how thinking outside the
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
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It makes sense to me that anyone who would move to another country that speaks a different language– will be inquisitive and interested in discovering
While our focus is primarily on the vibrant city of Cuenca, Ecuador, today we’re taking a little detour to the stunning Galapagos Islands. On our
I invite you to join me for a remarkable story described to me by my wife, Margaret, who visited the captivating Uzhupud Garden in nearby
One of the special joys of Cuenca is discovering so many delicious and fresh organic foods to prepare at home. All around us are sources
Quito and its environs don’t seem to come up much when Cuenca expats talk about traveling in Ecuador. I hear about trips to the coast
Gerald and Derek, gracious tenants originally hailing from Chicago, invited us into their stunning Cuenca abode for an enchanting property tour. We also took the
Tucked away in the southern region of Ecuador, in the scenic province of Loja, is the serene and picturesque town of Vilcabamba. This idyllic location
Cuenca expats are familiar with its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture. But have you fully explored its artistic heart? Prohibido Centro Cultural, a
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