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Reasons to visit Polylepis Lodge and El Angel Ecological Reserve in Ecuador

Reasons to visit Polylepis Lodge and El Angel Ecological Reserve in Ecuador

  • Post author:Cristina Pettersen Carpio
  • Post published:24th February 2021
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Reasons to visit Polylepis Lodge and El Angel Ecological Reserve in Ecuador Polylepis Lodge is located in a fascinating and unique ecosystem in El Angel Ecological Reserve. This had long…

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A day hiking at Santa Rita Eco-reserve

A day hiking at Santa Rita Eco-reserve

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  • Post published:20th November 2020
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A day hiking at Santa Rita Eco-reserve After a few months in isolation, we decided to find new places to explore, preferably in nature. As insiders, we are always looking…

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Visiting Key West and a boat camping adventure

Visiting Key West and a boat camping adventure

  • Post author:Cristina Pettersen Carpio
  • Post published:19th October 2020
  • Post category:Florida/tourism/travel/trip/United States/USA
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Visiting Key West and a boat camping adventure Key West is one of those places you definitely should add to your bucket list, especially if you are in Florida for…

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Things to do in Mindo: Coffee Tour

Things to do in Mindo: Coffee Tour

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  • Post published:5th October 2020
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Things to do in Mindo: Coffee Tour I remember being amazed by the amount of coffee Norwegians drank every day during the 7 years that we lived in Norway. After…

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Things to do in Mindo: Birdwatching

Things to do in Mindo: Birdwatching

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  • Post published:1st October 2020
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Things to do in Mindo: Birdwatching Mindo is a place that offers a wide range of activities to its visitors, from relaxation to an adrenaline rush in less than 2…

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Things to do in Mindo: Tubing

Things to do in Mindo: Tubing

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  • Post published:23rd September 2020
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Things to do in Mindo: Tubing Some days ago we published the blog post about a butterfly farm, one of the top things you can do when you are in…

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Things to do in Mindo: Visit a butterfly farm

Things to do in Mindo: Visit a butterfly farm

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  • Post published:15th September 2020
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Things to do in Mindo: Visit a butterfly farm After several months at home in isolation, and with many places complying with bio-security measures, I was feeling ready to go…

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Ecuadorian food: Caldo de Bolas de Verde

Ecuadorian food: Caldo de Bolas de Verde

  • Post author:Cristina Pettersen Carpio
  • Post published:27th August 2020
  • Post category:Ecuador/food/Gastronomy
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  Ecuadorian food: Caldo de Bolas de Verde Today I want to share about this less known traditional soup from Ecuador. I am referring to Caldo de bolas de Verde.…

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Ecuadorian food: Chicha (Saliva-Fermented Beverage)

Ecuadorian food: Chicha (Saliva-Fermented Beverage)

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  • Post published:8th August 2020
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  Ecuadorian food: Chicha (Saliva-Fermented Beverage) Whether you have already heard about this traditional native Andean beverage from Ecuador or not, today´s blog post is about this chew-and-spit beverage from…

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Hotel Puerto Gaviota:  connect with nature and soak up the equatorial sun

Hotel Puerto Gaviota: connect with nature and soak up the equatorial sun

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  • Post published:1st August 2020
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Hotel Puerto Gaviota is the perfect place to connect with nature and bask in the equatorial sun in Ecuador. This past week we had an amazing experience at Hotel Puerto Gaviota…

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The stunning luxurious Hacienda la Cienega in the Andes of Ecuador

The stunning luxurious Hacienda la Cienega in the Andes of Ecuador

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  • Post published:20th July 2020
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The stunning luxurious Hacienda la Cienega in the Andes of Ecuador What can add more to the experience of being in the heart of the Andes and the avenue of…

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Fun Places To Visit On Your Solo Trip

Fun Places To Visit On Your Solo Trip

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  • Post published:14th December 2019
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Fun Places To Visit On Your Solo Trip Guest post by Anila Scott   Planning a solo trip can be hectic even for a seasoned traveler, especially when it comes…

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Top 10 Luxurious Things to Do in Dubai

Top 10 Luxurious Things to Do in Dubai

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  • Post published:16th November 2019
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Top 10 Luxurious Things to Do in Dubai Dubai is one of the most luxurious cities in the world. Right from the most opulent hotels and resorts to the ultimate…

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A weekend of history and tradition at Hacienda Guachala, latitude 0, Ecuador

A weekend of history and tradition at Hacienda Guachala, latitude 0, Ecuador

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  • Post published:10th October 2019
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A weekend of history and tradition at Hacienda Guachala, latitude 0, Ecuador We decided to travel back in time to this 16th-century hacienda hotel near Quito, and discover some of…

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Ecuadorian food: fritada

Ecuadorian food: fritada

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  • Post published:6th October 2019
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  Ecuadorian food: fritada Fritada is one of the most well-known dishes in the country when it comes to typical food. Fritada can be translated as an Ecuadorian braised pork…

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        • The Amazon Rainforest
        • The Andes Highlands
        • The Coastal Region
        • The Galápagos Islands
      • Our clients – Reviews & Testimonials
      • Reviews
        • Travel Reviews – Ecuador
          • Hosteria Terrabambu Lodge: An amazing place to relax and enjoy natural surroundings in Mindo
          • A day trip to Cajas National Park with Expediciones Apullacta
          • Grand Hotel Loja, perfect location to explore the city
          • Girón Waterfalls & Yunguilla Valley tour with Expediciones Apullacta
          • Hacienda las Cuevas: un fin de semana inolvidable en el único hotel cueva de Ecuador
          • The stunning luxurious Hacienda la Cienega in the Andes of Ecuador
        • What I love about Airbnb as a guest and as a host – Review
        • Trick Photography and Special Effects eBook Review
        • Giveaway – Polly Lingual: Learn Spanish and12 other languages
        • Ordinary Ways to Learn a Language Extraordinarily Fast – Ebook
        • Visit Ecuador and South America + JORD Wood Watches – $100 Giveaway!
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    • Uruguay
  • Around the world
    • Vienna, a wunderbahr, aka, wonderful city!
    • France: Wedding in a French Castle, Summer 2016
    • Road trip through Italy, Switzerland and Germany
    • Reasons to visit Singapore
    • Stavanger, Norway with the family
    • Street art tour in Stavanger, Norway and more…
    • Time to visit Prague, Tzceck republic -Bled in Slovenia, a family trip through central Europe
    • Exploring Catalonia including a city break in Barcelona
    • Exploring Florida 2015 – 2016
    • Exploring West Palm Beach, a Mecca for leisure travel
    • Fun for all ages in Florida
    • From Krakow to Ljubljana, Bled in Slovenia, a family trip through central Europe
    • How solo travel can be an extremely positive thing.
    • Iguazú Falls in Argentina: Unparalleled beauty at every turn
    • Istanbul, the perfect getaway destination!
    • Kraków, Poland – family trip through Central Europe
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia – Bled in Slovenia, a family trip through central Europe
    • Magnifique! Nothing beats the French Mediterranean landscapes and traditions
    • Paris: a getaway of culture and romance
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    • Stockholm: A romantic getaway
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    • Bled in Slovenia, a family trip through central Europe
    • Bratislava, Slovakia -Bled in Slovenia, a family trip through central Europe
    • Budapest in a nutshell
    • Budapest, the sum of Buda and Pest is more than the whole.
    • Day trip to Montenegro
    • 5 Beautiful Orchards in India That Your Family Will Love to Visit
  • Gastronomy
    • Melcocha, the best handmade candy of Ecuador!
    • Some of the best snack souvenirs to get on your visit to Ecuador
    • Cocada: a popular Ecuadorian dessert
    • Chontacuro a delicacy from the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador
    • Ecuadorian food: Caldo de Bolas de Verde
    • Ecuadorian food: Chicha (Saliva-Fermented Beverage)
    • Ecuadorian food: cuy
    • Maito: A dish not to be missed in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest
    • Locro, the best traditional potato soup in Ecuador!
    • Ecuadorian food: encocado de pescado
    • Ecuadorian food: arroz marinero
    • Arroz con camaron, a tasty dish from the coastal region of Ecuador
    • Ecuadorian food: Patacones and green plantain chips
    • Easter, fanesca and the flavours from the Andes in Ecuador
    • Ecuadorian food: biche or viche de pescado
    • Ceviche, a Latin American culinary tradition.
    • Bonitisimas, one of the best traditional appetizers in Ecuador!
    • Ecuadorian food: bolon de verde
    • Ecuadorian food: Patacones and green plantain chips
    • Exotic juices from Ecuador: Jugo de guanabana
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