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The first time I docked in Manta as a captain, I was struck by the juxtaposition of Ecuador's busiest commercial port against a backdrop of...
Standing at 9,350 feet in Quito's historic center, I felt the familiar thinness of plateau air filling my lungs—a sensation my body has grown accustomed...
The first time I felt the warm Ecuadorian breeze against my face while standing on Manta's coastline, something profound shifted within me. Having spent years...
Standing at 9,350 feet above sea level, with the scent of eucalyptus and wood smoke hanging in the thin mountain air, I felt my pulse...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing where Charles Darwin once stood, camera in hand, watching marine iguanas dive into turquoise waters as blue-footed boobies perform...
The humid air hit me like a warm embrace as I stepped off the plane in Guayaquil. Ecuador's largest city and bustling port isn't usually...
The moment you step into Ambato during the *Fiesta de las Frutas y de las Flores*, your senses are immediately overwhelmed in the most delightful...
At 62, I've learned that the most authentic way to navigate unfamiliar waters is through local cuisine. After three decades analyzing municipal budgets in Riverside,...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing at 9,350 feet above sea level, breathing in air so crisp it feels like the first breath you've ever...
The first time I visited Manta, Ecuador, I was immediately struck by how this vibrant port city manages to balance authentic coastal charm with modern...
Standing in the heart of Cuenca's historic center, where cobblestone streets intersect beneath the imposing blue domes of the New Cathedral, I found myself mentally...
There's something remarkably fulfilling about discovering a city through its artisanal crafts—those tangible pieces of culture that tell stories spanning generations. My recent business trip...
Landing in Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, I was immediately struck by the dichotomy that defines Ecuador's largest city. The sleek terminal—a testament...
The salty breeze carries whispers of seafood markets and the rhythmic pulse of salsa music as fishing boats bob gently in Manta's harbor. This coastal...
As someone who spends his days restoring historical buildings, I've developed a keen eye for structural integrity and craftsmanship that extends to my travels. The...
The moment my plane descended toward Quito International Airport, I knew this business trip extension was the right decision. Surrounded by a crown of volcanic...
¡Hola amigos viajeros! When most tourists think of Ecuador, they picture the Galápagos Islands or Quito's colonial charm. But let me tell you—Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest...
Standing at 2,850 meters above sea level, Quito is not just Ecuador's capital—it's a high-altitude adventure that won't leave your wallet gasping for air. When...
When most people think of the Galápagos, they imagine luxury cruises with $3,000+ price tags that would make Darwin himself raise an eyebrow. As someone...