The Peguche Waterfall

Only days after settling into our new home and already we were ready to explore further, so when Andreas our Ecuadorian Big Brother invited us to Peguche Waterfall, how could we decline! Fully kitted out in bikinis ready for a dip, we started the 40 minute climb in the rain up the mountainside with Becky, Andreas and his amigo David. Despite the chill, the first glimpse of Peguche Waterfall was spectacular and well worth the walk. However, that was not enough, so we proceeded to climb for a further 10 minutes up a rocky path until we reached a small cave in the mountainside. What appeared to be nothing more than a dark hollow in the cliff face, was in fact a narrow tunnel leading to a second waterfall.

Moving Ecuador has teamed up with non profit organisation FUNDECOIPA to develop a workshop for foreign travellers about the rainforest culture Shuar.

The workshop will give foreigners a chance to learn more about this fascinating Ecuadorean culture, that is trying to survive the influences from the outside world. The workshop will be a way for the Shuar people to show the people from all over the world about their traditions and history.

During the workshop the participant will not only learn more about the Shuar culture, but also make traditional handicrafts and music.

Moving Ecuador is about responsible travel. We like to think that responsible travel is the way to contribute to a country while travelling.

At the same time, responsible travel is the key to learning more about the country you visit. Going to unique places and getting to know the local people is part of being a responsible traveller.

The cultural differences can be a problem for people travelling in a foreign country. But at the same time it can be one of the most interesting things about travelling.

Moving Ecuador has created an events calender for Ecuador. Cultural events and festivities are being explained and posted in chronological order, so you know exactly where to go for the best parties and cultural events.

The list currently has over 70 events posted all around the country! Enjoy your fiesta!

Any independent traveller has been there. Having to spend the night at some huge airport, but not finding a decent place to sleep. Struggling with the terribly uncomfortable chairs and there annoying armrests.

It has happened to me a few times. I never had the ‘pleasure’ of sleeping in Quito airport (or any other Ecuadorean one for that matter), but I too have struggled with the armrests while trying to ignore the terrible music coming from the speakers.

The ones that I still vividly remember are Panama City, Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (New Zealand).

So today I was surfing the web and ended up on a website about sleeping in airports. Some travellers sharing their experiences sleeping in airports. Have a look at it and remember that sleeping in an airport is not the best option. Ever.

http://www.sleepinginairports.net/