An Irish Pub in Quito – Finn McCool’s

Posted on February 25, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

yes you read that right – an Irish Pub in Quito! we will be checking them out soon in person but we have heard great things! For 10 years in Quito, Ecuador, we are the only Irish Pub in the half of the world best known as the latitude “0”, offering the best quality service to our customers, with the… Read More

Delta Service & Support Animal Policy effective March 1

Posted on February 23, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

In January, Delta announced policy changes for those traveling with service and support animals to support the airline’s top priority of safety, after an 84 percent increase in reported service and support animal incidents since 2016. Based on conversations with key stakeholders in the disability community, the airline is further enhancing its policy effective March 1. “We are implementing these… Read More

Teka Repair – Quito

Posted on February 21, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Dina Clipperton for this info Marcelo T Pan Tecnico Autorizado 0999556321 022573103

Fireplace Inserts

Posted on February 20, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Peter McGoldrick shared this information For those interested in having a woodstove or fireplace insert installed, EcuaVitroceramicos Ecuador can help you out. We had 2 custom inserts installed in our existing fireplaces. They work great. We use 70% less wood and the house actually heats up. They will be displaying their wares at the Cheese Festival in Cayambe so it’s… Read More

Latin Bus

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Bus travel in Ecuador http://latinbus.com/

One Way or Return Ticket

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Some airlines require a return ticket, some do not. The question is asked frequently You can ‘rent’ a return ticket https://flyonward.com/

Canning Supplies – Online

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

online supply http://www.vectorecuador.com/

Galapagos on a budget

Posted on January 16, 2018May 3, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos Part 3 So we have friends coming this summer – being am doing some research for them, thought I would share here too Galapagos – its a destination, but what if you are on a budget? http://www.aroundthisworld.com/the-poor-mans-galapagos-montanita-ecuador/ https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/galapagos-on-a-budget-travel-guide/ https://thriftynomads.com/galapagos-islands-on-the-cheap/ stay tuned …. lots of planning going on and more details will… Read More

Mindo by bus from Cotacachi

Posted on December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More

Lighting

Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks Chuck On recon in Ibarra this A.M. Happened upon a new lighting and blind / shades store, near Laguna mall. Called “Studio K” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo, entre Juan de Dios y Pedro Moncayo. www.studiok.com.ec Nice lighting and stuff within!