It is safe to say I knew what I was getting myself into. The week leading up to the race my stomach was so full of butterflies I didn’t even have an appetite. I knew
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Ruta del Hielero: A trail race inspired by Ecuadorian history
April 15, 2019 Travel Ecuador Ecuador, Hiking, Trail running
Another day in Ecuador, another volcano to tackle! Just kidding, not every day is an uphill climb. If you follow the blog, however, I’m sure you’ve noticed that we are more mountain than beach folk.
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El Altar: The challenge that blew my mind
September 10, 2018 Travel Ecuador Ecuador, Hiking
I am super excited to be able to share this last trip of ours - our trek to "El Altar," an extinct volcano and crater lake in Ecuador. El Altar collapsed in the 1400’s and
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Choosing to stay in Ecuador
July 1, 2017 Living abroad
Hard to believe sometimes, but I've been living in Ecuador for over 18 months now, and I've been a legal resident for a year (gasp)! Moving to Ecuador was one of the biggest decisions of
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Ten Reasons Why You Will (Probably, Most Definitely) Fall in Love with Cuenca, Ecuador
January 24, 2017 Travel Ecuador
Whether you're in Cuenca for a couple of days or years, you're bound to be charmed by Cuenca's historic streets, surrounding nature, delicious food, and kind people. Here are some of the top reasons why
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Building friendships abroad
July 1, 2016 Living abroad
Friendships take a new form for young travelers. You meet so many amazing people passing by. You meet individuals that are traveling for weeks, months, or even years. You meet people who are grounded in
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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Ecuador with devastating effects on April 16, 2016. The impact was felt around the country, but those on the pacific coast endured the worst of it. The
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Finding my purpose
March 24, 2016 Living abroad
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive” Are we supposed to have
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Moving Abroad – Taking a Leap & Embracing the Unknown
February 1, 2016 Living abroad
I spent the summer of 2015 in Cuenca, Ecuador working at a shelter for victims of domestic violence and taking Spanish classes. Little did I know that my first week in Ecuador would rattle everything
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The Glamour versus Reality of Living Abroad
January 30, 2016 Living abroad
Moving to another country – terrifying or a dream come true? Personally, moving abroad didn’t seem to be too stressful initially. To be fair, the preparatory work is a job in itself. I had an
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