Hello! Welcome to my South America travel blog. Here you will find stories, reflections, reviews and advice from my various encounters and experiences while on the other side of the equator. This started out as a way to document and share bits of my solo backpacking trip through Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador, but has since evolved into a space for reflecting on and revealing aspects of everyday life in Ecuador. I now live in Quito, its capital, where I am a Staff Writer and Editor for V!VA Travel Guides.
About Me:
I’m a 24-year-old female travel writer based in Quito, Ecuador. In 2009, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Shortly after graduation, I booked a flight down to Argentina with the intention of traveling solo through South America. From the beaches of Uruguay to the bumping nightlife of Buenos Aires to the breathtaking heights of Machu Picchu, I quickly fell in love this diverse, adventurous and beautiful continent. Eventually, I landed a job with V!VA Travel Guides and have since set up camp in Quito, where I currently live and work. Born and raised in New Jersey, I have traversed over 20 countries, mostly in Europe and Latin America.
Hey! just stumbled upon your blog. I studied in Quito for five months back in 2007 and absolutely loved it. I’d love to get in touch with you and talk about your travels! I am off to Spain in a few days and will be staying there for 8 months! Shoot me an email if you get a chance!
By: Lauren on September 23, 2010
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Hi there — my name is Bronwyn; I am a 22-year-old student living in Quito. I found your blog randomly, and I love how descriptive it is. You have definitely given me some ideas of things I would like to do, and it’s been fun to read your perspective on things that I have already experienced. I have been living in Quito since August and will be here until May, when I will embark on a South American backpacking trip. I love that you were so adventurous as to book your flight to South America alone! I’d love to hear more about your experiences and maybe even meet up while we’re both in Quito!
By: Bronwyn M on January 21, 2012
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Hi Brownwyn! Thanks for writing, and happy to hear you have enjoyed reading my blog. Please email me at jena.davison@gmail.com and we can coordinate a time to meet up in Quito for coffee or something. Otherwise, if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask me through that email.
–Jena
By: Jena Davison on January 23, 2012
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Hi Jenna,
My name is Brooke and I am 36 yrs old and just found out that in August I will move with my husband and chocolate lab mix to Quito from Rhode Island. I just stumbled onto your blog and I’m loving it. I would love to connect and hear more as well as ask you a few questions if you dont mind.
Thanks for sharing all this either way!
Brooke
By: Brooke Havens on February 8, 2012
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Hi Brooke!
How exciting that you are moving to Quito! I think you will find the city and the whole of Ecuador to be a very interesting place. Great to hear you have found my blog helpful…hopefully it is a comprehensive peek into everyday life in this beautiful, diverse country! Feel free to email me at jena.davison@gmail.com with any further questions, etc. Otherwise, good luck with the move!
-Jena
By: Jena Davison on February 8, 2012
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Hello there!
My name is Malte Zeeck, and I am with InterNations.org. I really enjoyed reading your fantastic blog! I think expats in Ecuador and around the world could really gain some great insights [and have a few good laughs] on this page. The quality of the blog in general is very convincing, which is why I would love to feature you and your writing on the Recommended Blog on Ecuador section on InterNations.org
Not only do we feature and link to your blog prominently; we also would like to hear from you directly in our questionnaire! We have also designed a link badge for your blog.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact me via email: maltezeeck@internations.org
Best,
Malte Zeeck
By: Malte Zeeck on April 18, 2012
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