Families and Kids Off the Beaten Path in Quito

As our name suggests, we are never very good at following itineraries – even our own! Originally we had intended to stay in Panama for a longer period of time and then visit Quito for a short while before setting off to other parts of Ecuador. However, this adventure is all about allowing life to…

Keeping the Kids Happy in Quito

I’m here to tell you – traveling with young children is not for the faint of heart. Exploring foreign lands can be stressful even without kids. You are faced with struggling to communicate for everyday necessities. You don’t know where the bathrooms are, or if there even are bathrooms. You’re not sure what to order…

Quito – Sidewalks and Parks, Churches and Views

We arrived in Quito, Ecuador 9 days ago. Amazingly, it was a wonderfully uneventful trip (except for that moment when our son decided to dash out of the airport through an emergency exit, setting off alarms and causing all of the nearby agents and security guards to run in our direction). The plane ride was…