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12/26/2022

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Christmas is an international known holiday. However, many countries or cultures celebrate it differently. Ecuador has Christmas traditions that are interesting if you are planning to visit the country during this season. First of all, Ecuador loves to have big Christmas trees. Last year, Machala, a...

10/05/2022

I felt that this being my third and longest trip to Ecuador, I would post a collage of my memories and times to date. First a little about Ecuador, to help those of you geographically hindered. Ecuador has a total area of 283,561 km2 (109,484 sq mi), including the Galápagos Islands. Of this, 276,84...

10/03/2022

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After one month in Quito and several dining experiences i felt it was time to share some insights into the food culture in the capital, Quito. First a little look at what a food critic or writer is really all about. "Food writer" is often used as a broad term that encompasses someone who writes abou...

09/18/2022

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08/19/2022

We invite you to experience one of the most exciting properties in St. John's. The Captain Quarters Hotel a 178-year-old building has been restored to maintain its magnificent historical features, while providing a wide array of modern convenience for our guests who are visiting St. John's, Newfound...

08/17/2022

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For this second installment of my return to Newfoundland, i wanted to focus a little more on food, culture and the suburban areas around St Johns. of course old St Johns is the place to be for entertainment, and nightlife...but what else is there to do. St johns and its surrounding areas are also fu...

08/06/2022

jjjSo, after my short stay in the commercial zone of Quito with the malls, high end restaurants and other typical institutions, it was time to see the real Quito. I took a taxi to an area called "La Ronda", a tourist zone with typical Ecuadorian food and shops. After wondering around a few hours, I....

07/21/2022

We are a beautiful hostel located in the heart of Quito Ecuador.

07/15/2022

What does Hospitality mean to You? Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by admin Spread the love So, here I am again in Ecuador, and a lingering thought has followed me since my arrival 3 days ago. What is hospitality? it’s a very broad term, and not only specific to my industry, it’s a mind set...

07/11/2022

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A Return to the Equator (Ecuador) Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by admin Spread the love So, here I go again, on my own… I’m off again to Ecuador, only a month after returning from Colombia. Ecuador was to be part of the last trip, but as things go, I never made the connection. On this tr...

06/13/2022

Now that I am safely back in Colombia, I felt I should share a few closing thoughts. I am a chef that has a pretty diverse portfolio which includes travel blogging and promotion. Not a travel agent, more of a promoter and influencer. So todays blog will be about my recent trip to Cartagena Colombia,...

06/09/2022

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I find myself now at the end of my journey to Colombia. I'm sort of sad to go, feels like home to me...I'll be back soon! Having spent 10 days here, I have a pretty good idea of the cuisine. I also did a considerable amount of cooking in my casa, which included of course shopping for local products....

06/02/2022

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It’s Damn Hot in Cartagena! Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by admin Spread the love Just a little update after 3 full on days in Cartegena…Where to begin, hmmm. How about the beginning. Arriving in Cartegena brought back lingering memories of the Dominican Republic in the early days. As soon...

05/29/2022

Here I go again!

Spread the loveSo,I’m off again on another adventure! Follow me on Facebook, or here to check out my 11 day adventure to Colombia and Ecuador. I’ll be focusing more on Colombia this trip, and a bit on the rainforest region of Ecuador. As always, I will focus on food, culture and architecture in ...

05/15/2022

05/13/2022

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Spread the loveA staycation (a portmanteau of “stay” and “vacation”), or holistay (a portmanteau of “holiday” and “stay”), is a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within day trip distance […]

05/05/2022

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Spread the loveAnother Spring is upon us, and winter is beginning to fade. The fifth of may follows the fourth of May, Star Wars Day…lol. So what is this fifth […]