Why we're moving our family to Ecuador
The decision, the doubts and what finally made us say yes.
PA → EC
CHECKLISTMoving abroad with a baby: what we packed and what we left behind
Car seats, documents, favorite toys and the things that didn't make the cut.
0° 00′Our first week in Ecuador
Jet lag, altitude, abuela's kitchen and Mateo's first look at the Andes.
OTAVALOMarrying into an Ecuadorian family
Sunday almuerzos, abuela's rules and learning the difference between ají and salsa.
HOLA · HIRaising Mateo bilingual
His first words in two languages, and how we're making Spanish part of every day.
HER ECUADORDennisse's Ecuador: the places she grew up loving
The streets, foods and views that made her who she is, seen through her eyes.
MINDOCloud forest weekends near Quito
Hummingbirds, waterfalls and stroller-friendly trails.
GALÁPAGOSPlanning the Galápagos with a toddler
Islands, boats and naps. How we're making it work.
CAFÉ · CACAOFrom farm to cup: Ecuador's coffee and cacao
A coffeehouse owner goes to the source, from highland coffee farms to Amazon cacao.