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Ecuador Travel – The Otavalo Market & Craft Villages

Two hours north of Quito Ecuador, settled in a green valley surrounded by high Andean peaks is the colorful town of Otavalo. This area may have become yet another region noted as the Switzerland of Ecuador, were it not for … Continue reading

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Media Coverage of Ecuador earthquake “Trumped” by Prince’s death

While media outlets were fixated on the death of Prince and U.S. political news last week, Fox News host Greta Van Susteren was in Ecuador to report on a deadly earthquake. Van Susteren didn’t blink when TV airtime was filled … Continue reading

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Medical & Dental Tourism in Ecuador

Some of you may already be familiar with what Medical & Dental Tourism is, and some of you may not be. Medical & Dental Tourism is traveling from your home country such as the USA or Canada for example to … Continue reading

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The Ecuador Beach Town that Makes for a Happier Life Abroad

Having been in the U.S. Air Force and then later as a representative for an International Steamship Company and owning my own company, I’ve had the good fortune to travel to many places on this planet during my career. When … Continue reading

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Why Do I Love Ecuador?

A question I’ve been asked many times and I’ll take this opportunity to mention just one of the reasons. At a later time, I will post more reasons, more locales and more opportunities. After landing in Quito and enjoying a … Continue reading

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Enjoying Your RV in Cold Weather

We are in the midst of winter now and looking forward to spring. However, don’t let the cold weather deter you from enjoying your RV in the wintertime. There are many wonderful and beautiful things to do and see during … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Planning a Happy and Fun RV Trip

It will only take a little bit of planning to insure a happy and fun RV vacation that will remain with you in the form of memories and photos for years. Your planning will help you avoid the classic pitfalls … Continue reading

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5 Things to Not Take on Your Next RV Trip

Travelling in an RV (motorhome) can be an exciting time. I think we have all fantasized about it at one time or another. Unlike conventional transportation, travelling in a motorhome is a vacation in itself. We are all aware that … Continue reading

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American Retirees Flock to Ecuador and Fight ‘Gringo’ Stereotype

Thousands of American retirees are living out their golden years in a South American country the size of Colorado. After International Living Magazine’s “Global Retirement Index” anointed Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest city, as the top spot to retire in 2009, … Continue reading

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Security and Other Tips while Traveling in your RV

Traveling and camping in an RV or motorhome can be very adventurous. Camping, however, may not be the word to use here as most people associate “camping” with sleeping outdoors in tents in campgrounds or the wilderness.RV’ing can be an … Continue reading

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