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info about guides, Spanish Schools, volunteer foundations, etc
Posted on Mar 23, 2009, 16:29:05 by jonniej
... schools, trips, hostels, finding something specific about any of the above or just wondering if they have the right information.. Quito and Ecuador are great places and we are people who have decided to live here and we want to share our knowledge with ...
 
Summer stay in Montanita w/ some traveling
Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 21:06:35 by movera
... airport would be in Manta. I like Montanita and think you will have quite an adventure there - it's the surf capital of Ecuador and the whales should be on the coast while you are there. Depending on what you are thinking of as an adventure you could ...
 
Spanish Language School
Posted on Nov 12, 2008, 12:14:39 by benpaul
Good one in Quito with a nice school. If you need a list of other ideas for Ecuador check out: My best ever language school experience was with: Good luck!
 
need advice re baggage on galapagos cruise
Posted on Jun 6, 2008, 01:46:00 by shesoffagain
... 33; Most of the time, it won't be an issue, since I can leave a bag at South American Explorers clubhouse in Quito while I do northern Ecuador, and then in Peru, I am returning to Lima between jungle and highlands, so can store it there too. It's ...
 
Backpacker's information lunch at SAE Quito, Thurs Sept.3rd
Posted on Aug 23, 2009, 19:16:03 by jonniej
... of assistance when in Ecuador. As always, the staff and volunteers of SAE will also be availible for information and advise about Ecuador. A`simple lunch will be availible for a small charge. If you are exploring Ecuador and South America, come and ...
 
looking for accomodation in Quito for the summer
Posted on Apr 27, 2008, 11:21:30 by mmbcross
... in Ecuador online, but of course I can't make any personal recommendations. Here is a blogs from fellow Travelpoder regarding schools in Quito: You might want to look through the Ecuador blogs to see if you can find something useful: Good luck
 
need advice re baggage on galapagos cruise
Posted on Jun 5, 2008, 01:17:16 by shesoffagain
... , then plan to see Guayaquil, Cuenca, and then head south to Peru. The cheapest option (less backtracking) is to fly from Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil, and then travel onwards. But that would mean taking all my gear on board the cruise boat with me. I ...
 
budget surf travel in the galapagos islands
Posted on Jan 24, 2009, 17:43:58 by pedro-jaime
... you and most likely take you themselves as they ar enthusiastic travellers who run OLA Adventures (adventure travel company) from Quito. If not, I have found them to be very honest an connected with highly-qualified guides throughout the country (one of ...
 
Galapagos Islands
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 13:03:19 by ericthered
... my trip to the Galapagos now or what? I am there only 18 days total... so my time is short!! You can go to Quito and take a chance at finding a good deal with a tour company. You can also find deals online from home. Check the tour operators ...
 
looking for accomodation in Quito for the summer
Posted on Apr 26, 2008, 19:29:16 by jonniej
... from hostels to apartments and am trying to get a list together to either book from here or to investigate when I get to Quito. Does anyone have any expertise in this matter? I have previously stayed in La marascal but have been looking in Colonial Quito ...
 
volunteering in ecuador
Posted on Sep 7, 2007, 11:15:30 by happytraveller
... works with schools and offers volunteer placements and has a similar volunteer ethic to Santa Martha. Here are the links for future reference. Santa Martha (Quito) (animals): Santa Martha (Amazon) (animals): Arajuno Road Project (Amazon) (teaching):
 
Galapagos Islands
Posted on Aug 25, 2006, 10:31:52 by SlipperyCoconut
... experience? Hi Joanna, I was there in March 2004. We did not book in advance. As soon as we arrived in Quito, we shopped around the different travel agencies in the backpacker's district. There are dozens of discount travel agencies and they ...
 
volunteering in ecuador
Posted on Aug 22, 2006, 02:25:33 by bagheera
Has anyone had any experience with an animal rescue centre outside Quito called Hacienda Santa Martha? I'm planning to volunteer there in September, but would love to talk to someone who's done it. I'm also curious if anyone's done any ...
 
Galapagos Islands
Posted on Jun 6, 2009, 20:57:52 by ericthered
At the very least, you must stop in Ecuador and spend some time there before continue on to the Galapagos. I booked my ahead of time, but still made sure to see Quito on the way there. In Old Town, see the Plaza Grande. Just be very mindful about your ...
 
Spanish Language School
Posted on Jan 19, 2009, 11:31:00 by amyphi
Hi, i highly recommend Academia Surpacifico in Ecuador, they have schools in Manta (a great beach town), Quito, Cuenca and Montanita (a surf village). The teachers are very experienced, and all the staff is very friendly! Cheers! Amy
 
looking for accomodation in Quito for the summer
Posted on Apr 28, 2008, 13:19:55 by starlagurl
Or try the Ecuador craigslist:
 
Tragic accident - bus crash in Ecuador
Posted on Apr 13, 2008, 11:42:04 by Worldramblings
Five young British women have been killed and another 12 Britons injured in a bus crash in Ecuador. The dead have been named as Rebecca Logie, 20, Lizzie Pincock, 19, Indira Swann, 19, Emily Sadler, 20, and Sarah Howard, 27. They were travelling ...
 
Quito and Amazon in mid June
Posted on Apr 3, 2008, 10:25:50 by starlagurl
Have you checked out some of the blogs on TravelPod? They are definitely not self serving and usually interesting! From reading them, I would definitely head over to the Galapagos Islands, that would be interesting. A couple did a guided city tour ...
 
Galapagos Islands
Posted on Aug 25, 2006, 20:31:35 by joanna_2006
Kay, thanks a lot for your detailed advice. I only have a limited time to spend in Ecuador and I'm too nervous about not being able to get a booking while I'm actually there, as I also heard some stories that people cannot get a tour and ...
 
Advice on flights around equador / peru and bolivia
Posted on Nov 2, 2009, 17:25:55 by jtownontheroad
... want to do as much as possible, I am keen on some of the quick local flights people have mentioned... For example, I am flying into Quito and heading to Montanita for spanish course.. then I need to get to Lima / Cusco mid Dec. So keen to know about the ...
 
Leaving Quito on Oct. 21 to Peru
Posted on Oct 21, 2009, 19:43:24 by joelmunoz1968
... reach me at my email at jmunozsd@yahoo.com as well. I have been driving from Canada to Argentina and tomorrow I'll be leaving Quito on my way to Peru. I'm looking for someone who wants to share a ride. May be just a little to help with gas ...
 
Leaving Quito on Oct. 21 to Peru
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 09:39:49 by dbrandolizi
I have been driving from Canada to Argentina and tomorrow I'll be leaving Quito on my way to Peru. I'm looking for someone who wants to share a ride. May be just a little to help with gas in Peru. My final destination is Argentina/Brazil. Anyone ...
 
Summer stay in Montanita w/ some traveling
Posted on Apr 22, 2009, 03:54:40 by raniroo
I am researching Equador trips at the moment....I always look at Geckos Adventures Intrepid Travel Kumuka Tucan Travel they have some great trips....most leave from Quito though.
 
need advice re baggage on galapagos cruise
Posted on Oct 1, 2008, 12:31:14 by uwec_star
... pack really securely with that plastic wrap stuff and tape with a big thing saying your name and put non valuable things on a bus from quito to guayaquil and pick it up in guayaquil at the bus terminal when you get back. they only alow 20k on the plane to ...
 
wetsuit hire in Quito?
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 10:58:06 by troispistoles
... 39;t. 7 of us were without a wet suit, and honestly, we didn't really need it. It has to be available everywhere in Quito, as it is a "hub" to the Galapagos... I saw quite a few siving shops selling those in the Galapagos, before you get ...
 
wetsuit hire in Quito?
Posted on Jul 24, 2008, 08:38:33 by starlagurl
I don't know a specific place, but I was just browsing around and noticed that there are a LOT of diving companies in Quito. Most of them have diving equipment for rent, but I don't see the prices anywhere. Here's just a few examples: ...
 
wetsuit hire in Quito?
Posted on Jul 23, 2008, 20:35:02 by shesoffagain
Does anyone know a place in Quito where I can hire a wetsuit for an 8day trip to the Galapagos? My boat does not provide them.
 
need advice re baggage on galapagos cruise
Posted on Jul 8, 2008, 12:22:34 by troispistoles
... , 2-3 t-shirt, sun screen, insect repellent, a hat, and a good book! Other people on my trip left their bags at their hostels in Quito, or at the travel agency. Best part of a trip is to make decisions... all the time!!! Isn't it?
 
Galapagos Islands
Posted on May 5, 2008, 17:44:02 by troispistoles
I'll be in Quito at the end of May! So should I book my trip to the Galapagos now or what? I am there only 18 days total... so my time is short!!
 
Quito and Amazon in mid June
Posted on Apr 2, 2008, 15:50:28 by 007chiro
My daughter and I are going to Quito in June to explore, spend a few days on the amazon and find new adventures. We are staying a few weeks and have time where we have not committed to a tour or location. Does anyone (not self serving) have any advice? We ...
 

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