Experiencing Quito Like a Local

No one knows a city inside and out, upside and down, better than a local.

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A Welcome Surprise: Vegetarian Gastronomy in Quito

Ecuadorian food is hearty, filling, and nutritious, like South American soul food, while also providing almost endless vegetarian options.

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Relax Like Royalty: Stay at Casa Gangotena in Quito, Ecuador

My childhood dream of becoming a princess came true with a stay at Casa Gangotena in Quito Ecuador, experiencing a weekend truly worthy of royalty.

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7 Reasons I Love Antigua: Guatemala’s Cutest Colonial Town

Antigua was the last stop on my Guatemalan adventure, and the first place that I traveled to with Shanti.

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Northern Argentina’s Cozy Cafayate: Wine and Wandering

Three of my favorite things in life are travel, budgeting (I’m a sick freak like that), and wine. Cafayate, Argentina was the perfect combination of all three.

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Making Old New And Sustainable Cool: Hotel Carlota in Quito Ecuador

Visiting Hotel Carlota in Quito, Ecuador is like coming home, only more chic, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

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My 10 Favorite Animal Encounters in the Galapagos Islands

Spoiler alert: The Galapagos islands totally surpassed my expectations.

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Joy and Journey Guide to Rio de Janeiro (for Tourists AND Expats)

Save yourself the trouble and skip the duds to cut straight to the best of what Rio de Janeiro has to offer.

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Friendly Cultures Fair in Mexico City / La Feria de las Culturas Amigas 2017

Mexico Citys annual celebration of cultural diversity and international relations is called the Friendly Cultures Fair. Dont miss it!

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How to Safari Without Leaving the Americas: See Lions, Tigers, and Bears OH MY!

You don’t need to make it all the way to Africa and pay for a pricey safari to have an incredible animal adventure.
Just come to Puebla, Mexico’s Africam Safari to see all your favorite animals (and then some).

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