Las Terrazas de Dana – Mindo

We had the pleasure to stay here with friends in March. Over the top fabulous (our reservation even included a bottle of wine). Each morning David & Staff would bring breakfast up for us to enjoy on our deck, amazing views! Evening meals were also prepared on site and simply delish!! David was available to take us a few places… Read More

Winter Embargo Dates

Coming to Quito this holiday season – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today, but things change frequently. American Airlines – November 19, 2016 – January 8, 2017 https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/baggage-limitations.jsp Air Canada – unable to find dates http://www.aircanada.com/en/home.html Delta Airlines – November 16, 2016 – January 16, 2017… Read More

Shibumi Sushi Bar – Quito

WOW quite possibly the best sushi we have had, especially here in Ecuador. Junior does an amazing job combining flavors. Make a reservation, this place is very small. Do not expect Bento boxes or Tempura – this is a Sushi Bar. Closed on the weekends. Ruiz de Castilla y Lorenzo Aldana Quito, Ecuador Call 099 180 6844 Facebook page is… Read More

Strokes & Health – Cotacachi

thank you Mary G for this valuable information IS ANYONE EXPECTING TO HAVE A STROKE WHILE LIVING IN COTACACHI? Didn’t think so! Me neither! :-). But……some of us will. There was a great article in El Commercio today about how strokes are treated in Ecuador. There are two types of strokes…one is caused by a bleeding vessel in the brain… Read More

What can you bring with you to Ecuador?

thanks to Ecuador Expats for this link http://www.aduana.gob.ec/pro/for_travelers.action click the first list item – What effects are considered travelers? ¿Qué se consideran efectos de viajeros ? As of today’s date – October 3, 2016 this is the current list Are items or clothing bearing the traveler for personal use, as long as their quantity or value can not be considered… Read More

Gourmet Spezia – Ecuadorian Salt Company

They sell in Super Maxi, Mega Maxi, Coral They are working on getting the organic and kosher certificate for next year. Meanwhile they invite you to try their sea salt which is pure and delicious. All of their salt is 100% Natural, without any added anticaking agent or iodine. I have been on a quest for Kosher Salt for 4… Read More

Mercado Iñaquito/Carolina – Quito

Juan Jose Villalengua y Jorge Drom, between Amazonas and Diez de Agosto Extremely wide selection of fresh produce (all the fruits and vegetables you can dream of), plus stations for fresh meat, poultry, fish (Pescaderia Resbalón is great, the leftmost of the fish shops).  Fresh herbs and raw honey are also available (there are a couple small stands between the… Read More

New Asian Store – Quito

Asian store – Sriracha Sauce (near Luxemburgo N3-140) No signage. Just some Chinese lettering and paper lanter outside. Immediately caught my attention. Not hard to miss. It’s street level. Only store on the block. I am headed back, will post exact address and see if they have a #. Owner spoke English well. Prefers it over Spanish. Decent selection of… Read More