Travels and adventures of a modern day nomad
The San Francisco Plaza is one of my favorite touristy spots in the Historic Downtown area of Quito. It’s a good place for people watching and you have great views/photo opportunities from every angle: the statue of Virgin on the top the Panecillo hill, the green and gold domes or cupolas of La Compañía church,…
I took this photo of the Vilcabamba valley and mountains when we visited Ecuador a couple years ago. We went to the restaurant at Hosteria Izhcayluma, located outside of the town. The view from this place are amazing, you can stay there or just come for lunch/dinner or drinks. We shared a bottle of wine…
When I was 20 I (luckily) spent a few months in Paris, thanks to my uncle who was living there at the time. My cousin and I would spend our days exploring different parts of the city (old fashioned style with a paper guidebook). I remember going to the Jardin du Luxembourg (aka Luxembourg Garden)…
A delicious visit to the restaurant Shamuico Espai Gastronòmic in the town of Saraguro, in between Loja and Cuenca, in Ecuador.
My guide of what to eat in Loja, Ecuador. This is my list of traditional (and some less so) foods to try in my hometown of Loja, included are the classics repe, cecina, tamales, cuy, as well as local favorites like pinchos de la Siembra and Salchipapas del Soda.
Top Ecuadorian street food dishes to try when visiting Ecuador, from empanadas to espumilllas and salchipapas.
My favorite coffee is the one that my mom grows on our farm in Vilcabamba, Ecuador.
Photo of the day: Colorful Venetian masquerade masks in Venice
An overview of my amazing week in Israel as part of the Vibe Israel Comida food blogger tour, from the start in Jerusalem, to visiting the port of Acre (Akko), Rosh Pina, Galilee, and then finishing with three wonderful days in Tel Aviv.
Visiting the Aix-en-Provence Farmers’ Market is fun activity (and must-do for any foodie) when traveling to this cool city in the South of France.
Discovery Park is one of my favorite parks to visit in Seattle. It’s located on the Puget Sound waterfront and on clear day offers amazing views of the Olympic mountains and even Mt Rainier.
Our visit to see the beautiful tulip fields at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The tulip festival takes place in April and is about a 1 ½ hour drive north of Seattle.
A visit to Terry Strawberry Farm in Oxnard to learn all about California strawberries and farming. This fun event also included a delicious strawberry themed dinner at Ventura Beach and lunch on the farm.
Night view of Quito Old Town from Cafe Mosaico in Itchimbía
Views from the top of Whistler Mountain in BC, Canada