I am living abroad on my own terms. It is one week that I have been living this life I have been idealizing for years now. A few days after arriving here in Ecuador I met Carolina for lunch. She and one of her friends picked me up from my hostel and the three of us drove into the old city. We drove through the narrow roads passing colonial architecture and dodging … [Read more...] about Quito's Narrow Streets
Quito
The Crazy German
On Wednesday my websites worked as usual so I put in a long day of work and then met some travelers for the trice weekly rum and cokes. This is usually the easiest time to meet people. I spoke with people from Israel, Germany, Finland, and the most interesting…a third culture guy. His father is from Argentina, his mother from Bolivia, and he lives in Italy having also lived in … [Read more...] about The Crazy German
Introducing the “Flashpacker or Backpacker?” Weekly Series
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
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