It has been an interesting few months. My second book, Terminal Romance, so different from my first in both theme… Read more Reflection, Review and Reason No. 4 to keep writing
Author: Niki
Have Suitcase Won’t Travel
There is an Ecuadorian superstition that goes like this: If you run around the block with your suitcase at the… Read more Have Suitcase Won’t Travel
The Volcano Hunters
Tungurahua, or El Volcan, as it is known, is beloved by both locals and tourists alike in Ecuador. None more… Read more The Volcano Hunters
Indestructible Brownie
While in Baños, I stayed at one of those eco-friendly hotels, you know the type: granola, sandals, rustic bread. It… Read more Indestructible Brownie
Volcanic rock therapy
The Refugio Sanctuary in Baños is a tranquil place full of flowers, trees and tropical birds. But that’s where the peace… Read more Volcanic rock therapy
Cocoon
Arriving in Cuenca from Baños involved a taxi, a national bus, a domestic flight and the last reserves of my… Read more Cocoon
Señor Hat
Early this morning we set off for Otavalo, a town north of Quito. Otavalo is famous for its Saturday artisan… Read more Señor Hat
Feliz Año Nuevo
We celebrated New Year’s Eve by taking a stroll in the Centro Historico and gawking at the cathedrals Quito is famous… Read more Feliz Año Nuevo
La Mitad Del Mundo
The first thing they tell you about La Mitad Del Mundo is that it is not actually situated in the correct place.… Read more La Mitad Del Mundo
End of 2010, already?
I can’t believe this year is almost over. Looking back on my 2010 posts, I realise that despite my New… Read more End of 2010, already?