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Amerispan Travel Resources
for Cuenca, Ecuador
Staff Commentary:
- Favorite Place On Earth #1
AmeriSpan's staff list some of their favorite places on earth
- You're 'Missing Out' if you Miss Cuenca
AmeriSpan's Anne-Marie Dingemans gives her impression of a city that is outstanding and largely overlooked by travelers.
- Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes
AmeriSpan's co-founder, John Slocum's tips on how not to overpack part of his popular ebook, 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes.
Other articles:
- Bus travel in the Andes(Articles/Travelogues)
The "ins and outs" of bus travel in some parts of Latin America
- The legend of the rubber tree(Cultural)
A legend of an Amazonian Indian.
- Ecuador and The People(Articles/Travelogues)
A Country of Faith: The People of Ecuador
- To abuela's house we go...(Cultural)
Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother
- Is there a Witchdoctor in the house?(Cultural)
Article about how many Latinamericans prefer traditional medicine to the science of today.
- Spanish...The NEW Language of Commerce(Learning A language)
Spanish has become the NEW Language of Commerce and I’ll show you how and why in this article.
- El Ciberspanglish(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.
- ¿Cuánto debemos saber?(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish.
- ¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil?(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
- José Donoso y su historia personal del(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- Shakira en el mercado inglés(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.
- Los oficios de Nueva York(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- Nasdaq: una historia de altibajos(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- La Eva de las plantas(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- Historia del tenis(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish on the history of tennis
- El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
- Empanadas Cordobesas(Recipes)
Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
- Churros(Recipes)
Churros (traditional snack)
- Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life!(Learning A language)
Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
- Ricky Martin(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
- Gazpacho(Recipes)
Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.
- The Changing Face of Latin America(Learning A language)
Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
- Tres Leches(Recipes)
Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
- Hispanics and Terrorism(Learning A language)
- Paella(Recipes)
A typical Spanish dish.
- Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping(Articles/Travelogues)
In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
- Ozomatli(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli
- SAP on the news- How do they do it?(Learning A language)
- Flan de Queso(Recipes)
A yummy, creamy dessert.
- Before Night Falls(Movie Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Before Night Falls.
- The Feast of the Goat(Book Reviews)
Karli Goldman reviews "The Feast of the Goat"
- Peep, peep, peep(Cultural)
Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
- La Oreja de Van Gogh(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews La Oreja de Van Gogh.
- The Adventures of Don Quixote(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Cervante's Don Quixote
- Hunger of Memory(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
- ¡Yo!(Book Reviews)
Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.
- The Food and Wines of Spain (A cookbook)(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this great cookbook.
- Noticia de un secuestro(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.
- Ceviche(Recipes)
A traditional fish dish.
- The Art of Flamenco Dance(Cultural)
- One Hundred Years of Solitude(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this classic.
- Plato Pescado Carribiano(Recipes)
A traditional Caribbean dish.
- Spanish Tortilla(Recipes)
For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.
- The Obnoxious Tourist - Are You One?(Articles/Travelogues)
Helpful hints to avoid this being labeled as obnoxious.
- Arroz con Leche(Recipes)
A typical dessert of Spain
- Cesaria Evora(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
- Aterciopelados(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados
- Berenjena Gisada(Recipes)
A vegetable dish.
- Jugo Especial(Cultural)
Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge
- Eco-Tourism: Rethinking the Benefits(Articles/Travelogues)
Eco-Travel The Benefits vs The Costs
- Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement(Articles/Travelogues)
Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
- Isabelle Allende (An interview)(Cultural)
AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende
- The Power of Patterns(Learning A language)
Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
- Before You Go, You Need To Know(Learning A language)
Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
- America's ignorance of the world is now a national liability(Learning A language)
Washington Post article discussing the relationship between national security and study abroad.
- The Fruit and the Root(Learning A language)
Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
- The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention...(Learning A language)
What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
- Are Language Skills Enough?(Learning A language)
Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
Additional Web Resources for: Ecuador
General Information
Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the
country...just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on
"Ecuador."
Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed
out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your
trip.
Consular Information Sheet - From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Tropical South America Traveler's Health Information - International traveler's health information from the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Ecuador - Background information on Ecuador with population statistics, a
map, and weather information.
Ecuador - A Country Profile - From the US Library of Congress, this site includes extensive
historical, geographical, economical, cultural and political
information about Ecuador.
Getting There & Around
eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin
America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the
cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which
airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching
different cities and countries for a low price.
Hotels & Restaurants
Hotels in Ecuador - Directories of hotels by region, maps, travel services and tourist
information.
Ecuador Hostels - A brief listing of hostels in Ecuador.
Language Related
Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer &
Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and
businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15
different countries.
News & Culture
Newspapers of Ecuador - The American Journalism Review's complete listing of Ecuadoran
Newspapers (mostly in Spanish).
El Comercio - Ecuador's daily newspaper online.
La Hora - Another Ecuadoran daily newspaper online.
Cuenca - An informative site with links to local newpapers, hotels, and
restaurants in Cuenca. It also offers the daily exchange rate of
Ecuadorian sucres to the dollar. (Available in Español)
Travel & Tourism
Ecuador - History & Adventure - This site gives background information about the culture, history and
people of Ecuador as well as some of the more popular adventure
tours to the Galapagos, the Coastal Lowlands and the Rainforest.
Ecuador Explorer - An "in-the-know" online guide to what to do and where to go in
Ecuador.
Excite Travel - Ecuador - A comprehensive listing of travel, culture, news, maps and country
information.
Ecuador - Brought to by the folks at the Ecuadorian Embassy in D.C., this site
is so filled with helpful details it may answer questions you didn't
even know you had!
Destination Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - From the Lonely Planet Travel Guide folks.
Ecuador Information Packet - From the South American Explorers Club, a good source of travel
information for South and Central America. They operate a
"clubhouse" for members in Quito, Ecuador and provide information
on trip planning, travel conditions, maps and guidebooks.
Columbus Travel Guides - Ecuador - Passport & visa information, maps, weather charts and general travel information.
Travelogues - A library of travel and tourism with an emphasis on personal
travelogues.
South American Explorers Club - An excellent source of travel information for South and Central
America. With clubhouses in Lima, Peru; Quito, Ecuador; and
Ithaca, New York, the Club provides members with reliable,
up-to-date information on discount airfares, trip planning, travel
conditions, and everything else you need to know for your trip or
expedition.
Moon Travel Handbook-Ecuador - Ecuador offers visitors to South America the best the whole
continent has to offer, all in one country, and all within a single day's
travel.
Travel-Ecuador - A list of resources from Nerd World Media. Includes information
about adventure tours to the Galapagos Islands; bed & breakfasts
throughout Ecuador; and insider tours through the jungle and off the
beaten path.
Ecuaventura - Comprensive guide to all the resources needed by tourists visiting Ecuador, from cafeterias to hotels, and from how to rent a car to the best destinations in the country.
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