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52 Places To Go in Quito, Ecuador

52 Places To Go in Quito, Ecuador

In honor of Quito making the New York Times list, 52 Places To Go In 2024, I am sharing my favorite 52 places in and around Ecuador's capital city. The furthest points are about 2 hours from North Quito, an easy and pleasant day trip, especially when combined with...

Ecuadorians Vote YES for the Environment!-edit

Ecuadorians Vote YES for the Environment!-edit

This past Sunday, Ecuadorians passed two referendums, sending a clear signal to the government that the environment takes precedence over mineral extraction. In the first, Ecuadorians voted to halt oil drilling in the Yasuní National Park. In the second, they voted to...

Seven Handy Tips for Hiking with MS

Seven Handy Tips for Hiking with MS

Not long ago, I thought my hiking days were done. When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I was struggling with my health in multiple ways, no pun intended. I found it difficult to walk without limping, heat sapped my energy in ways I never expected, and I...