The Zulú Experience
By Rolanda Stinson Have you heard of a restobar? Well it’s exactly what it sounds like - a restaurant and a bar in one. Believe it or...
Yamel Cedeño
- Aug 15
- 7 min
Manuela Sáenz: A Revolutionary Woman
By Yamel Cedeño Manuela Sáenz and Aizpuru or Sáenz de Thorne Fondly remembered by Ecuadorians as Manuelita, Manuela Sáenz was born to...
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Marcos Chiluisa
- Aug 15
- 8 min
Becoming Ecuadorian, All You Need to Know!
By Marcos Chiluisa August is an important month for Ecuadorians. The First Cry of Independence is celebrated on August 10th every year...
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Peter Stromberg
- Aug 15
- 12 min
Cuyabeno Part 2
By Peter Stromberg The following morning we were moving a little slower, as people naturally do in the rain. Packing all of our earthly...
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Juan Franciso Carrasco
- Aug 15
- 4 min
The Mind Behind Ecuadorian Independence
By Juan Francisco Carrasco This year Ecuador will celebrate the 213th anniversary of the “First Cry for Independence,” which took place...
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Carlos Ramirez
- Aug 15
- 10 min
The History of the Insurance Industry
By Carlos Ramirez The history of insurance goes back to the first civilizations in history. Man understood that hunting, gathering, and...
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Ronal Intriago
- Aug 15
- 30 min
The Liberator’s Nightmare
By Ronal Intriago One of Bolivar's widely known dreams, which he held as an obsession bordering on fanaticism, was to see the unification...
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Karen Betancourt
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Heroes in the Fight for Independence
By Karen Betancourt The first cry of Independence in Ecuador would not have been possible without the vigor, intrepidity, and insight of...
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Julio Merchan
- Aug 15
- 6 min
Searching for Patriotism
By Julio Merchán When one hears about patriotic symbols they may think of the national flag, especially the flag of Ecuador, which is...
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Ted Klubinski
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Olón Inspirations
By Ted Klubinski Maria del Carmen Montesdeoca I had the pleasure meeting Maria del Carmen Montesdeoca, Co Founder/Treasurer of Punto...
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Carolina Segarra
- Aug 15
- 12 min
Eloy Alfaro: The Leader of the Liberal Revolution
By Carolina Segarra The story of Eloy Alfaro is that of a humble hero, a Creole liberator, and a Manaba, one who was the son of a Spanish...
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Mark Bradbury
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Patriotism in Ecuador
By Mark Bradbury I was asked to do an article on Ecuadorian patriotism for the August issue of Hi Expat Magazine and even though I wasn’t...
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Julie Harper
- Aug 15
- 4 min
You Don't Have to Ask Permission to Play with Clay: T’uru Art Studio Manta
By Julie Harper As a little girl, I used to go down to the creek bed to play in the thick red Georgia clay. I felt amused taking a...
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GERONTO
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Keeping a Strong Body and Strong Mind Throughout the Years
By GERONTO As the years go by our bodies begin to change and some of the essential functions of our body start diminishing. We can slow...
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Merly Loor
- Aug 15
- 11 min
The Manabi Market Fair
By Merly Loor; Daniela Delgado; Johanna Alarcón Manta is a booming commercial area that has seen considerable population growth in recent...
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Nefi Lara
- Aug 15
- 9 min
Crimes of Faith
By Nefi Lara Faith is defined as that which cannot be seen, touched, or felt with any of the five senses (taste, touch, smell, sight,...
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Carlos Ramirez
- Jul 15
- 8 min
Familial Health Insurance, When and Why?
By Carlos Ramirez In Ecuador, family insurance is available for both heterosexual and same-sex couples/families. I felt this was...
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Rolanda Stinson
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Fiesta en La Catrina, Manta
By Rolanda Stinson-Smiley As this month is dedicated to celebrations, what’s more celebratory than Mexican cuisine? This is also a...
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Peter Stromberg
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Canoa to Cuyabeno Calamity: Part One
By Peter Stromberg So there I was… We started out great, right on schedule. Left Canoa at a reasonable hour in the morning and twisted...
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Dr. Adolfo Andrade
- Jul 15
- 5 min
The Latest Advancements in Stem Cell Treatment in Ecuador
By Adolfo Andrade 1. Stem cell research has come a long way and now we are talking about state-of-the-art techniques for stem cell...
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