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...
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...
1 view0 comments
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...
1 view0 comments
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...
1 view0 comments
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...
2 views0 comments
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...
3 views0 comments
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,...
5 views0 comments
Ivana Moreira
- Jul 15
- 7 min
When Dreams Come True by Finca Paraíso Verde
By Ivana Moreira HiExpat: Thank you Ivanna for being part of the 8th edition of HiExpat magazine. This edition is focused on weddings and...
36 views0 comments
Diana Cano
- Jul 15
- 6 min
Never Let Time Pass in Vain
By Diana Cano HiExpat: Thank you Diana for collaborating with HiExpat. It is a pleasure for us to learn more about you and share your...
172 views0 comments
Carolina Segarra
- Jul 15
- 7 min
Ecuador: The New Wedding Destination
By Carolina Segarra Ecuador has become the new wedding destination for foreigners around the world because of its beautiful ‘four...
18 views0 comments
Juan Franciso Carrasco
- May 15
- 3 min
Mama Transito a True Inspirational Women
By Juan Francisco Carrasco When I was asked to write a special article for Mother's Day, the first thing that came to my mind was that...
3 views0 comments
Rick Cameron
- May 15
- 6 min
What´s a Cuenca?
By Rick Cameron During the summer of 2019, after more than 20 years living in Woodstock, NY, the American political landscape and a...
10 views0 comments
Claudia Acosta
- Mar 15
- 2 min
I Love Cuenca, It Enamores me, It Sings to me… by Claudia Acosta
For as long as I can remember, my life has been here in this beautiful valley called Cuenca. My roots are deep like a well-planted tree,...
102 views0 comments
Carolina Segarra
- Jan 15
- 4 min
The burning of “monigotes”, an Ecuadorian tradition.
The burning of “monigotes” (puppets), otherwise known as the "old years," began in Ecuador in 1842 when we were going through a yellow...
15 views0 comments
Mark Bradbury
- Jan 15
- 3 min
New Year's Day ramblings from my barrio....
I live in Barrio Cordoba, behind the Mall. I enjoy living there, as I have a great view of the beach and the port. It's a little...
3 views0 comments