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Looking for Work Online
Looking for work online has become the scurge of my existence. Every long-term traveler will know what I'm talking about. It seems so easy before you leave. There are so many news articles and feature stories about people who quit their jobs to travel and find work whilst they're away. All these stories say things like, 'Look on upwork.com or [...]
Swallowed by the Sea
The Ecuadorian coast heading towards Esmeraldas is so beautiful. The beatiful Mompiche beach at low tide. Houses and hotels are positioned right at the water’s edge are ideal places to stop and stay for a few days. However what looks ideal at first, a hotel or house located right at the water’s edge I’ve come to realise, for [...]
Sick from Street Food
I realise now that I've stared getting careless with my travel. I rarely use hand sanitiser, I brush my teeth using the tap water, and I've been eating street food more and more. Everything's been fine for me living this way. But this week discovered that just because the locals are eating it doesn't mean gringos can. During our road [...]
Road-tripping the Ecuador Coast
I opened my eyes this morning to see an empty bottle of red wine covered in sand sitting on the bedside table. Memories of sitting on the beach laughing and drinking came flooding back to me. I rolled over, looked out the window at the stunning beach in front of me and thought, 'My life really is amazing.' My [...]
Getting a 12-IX Visa in Cuenca, Ecuador
After having been in Ecuador for almost three months I decided I wanted to stay for a while longer. I really like it here, the people are wonderful, the food is delicious, there are so many different places to see and things to do, and me novio is here and I want to spend more time with him. To stay [...]
Some Days Eating Alone Sucks
Whilst I have loved my time here in Cuenca relaxing, learning Spanish and sleeping in a room to myself, I would really liked to have eaten dinner tonight with another person. Most of the time, I’m fine eating alone. I’m actually happy doing most things alone. I enjoy my own company, am content to see and do things by myself [...]