Since we started flashpackerguy.com, we have gotten one question over and over.....what is a Flashpacker and how exactly is it different than a backpacker? We're so glad you asked. We could make up a definition and stick to it, but we believe in the old adage of "show, don't tell," which is the philosophy behind all great writing and court room demonstration dolls. So we've … [Read more...] about Introducing the “Flashpacker or Backpacker?” Weekly Series
Ecuador
Partying in Quito
I ate at a restaurant called "G-Spot" with my co-workers after work. It seems that whoever decided to name it has a great sense of humor. The food was excellent though. After dinner, a co-worker and I went to another restaurant to follow up on my idea of getting free coffee for the office from a local roaster. We usually spend $50 a month on coffee, so it would end up saving … [Read more...] about Partying in Quito
Notes from Ecuador
One concept I need to follow more often is not to settle. For the past two days I walked about 10 blocks to the only restaurant I thought was open nearby. So for two days I ate disgusting fried chicken. The kind that is so greasy and fat you just want to vomit it up afterwards. Naturally on the third day I was more curious and walked a few more blocks to find dozens of better … [Read more...] about Notes from Ecuador
One Way Ticket to Ecuador
I am back in Ecuador for the first time since July 2007. My flight was delayed 5 hours in Miami but after $20 in free food from the airline and a painless 4 hour flight I arrived at 3 in the morning. The next day was busy. I went from working every day not leaving my Mom's house in Miami to hanging out with friends all day. I walked … [Read more...] about One Way Ticket to Ecuador
Quito…–>Guayaquil…–>Quito
My memory from last week is a bit suspect now, but I will try and cover the last week as well as I can. Work was pretty slow this week. The organization is currently having legal troubles so we moved out all of the valuable items for the week until we knew it was safe to bring it all back. It's pretty complicated. That meant that were were pretty much without computer access … [Read more...] about Quito…–>Guayaquil…–>Quito