Welcome to my first World Travel Pro, World Travel Report. In this report I will be covering Ecuador. Each World Travel Report will be taken from a long term backer perspective and will be focusing on the seven key elements of "backpacker Paradise".
Ecuador
Back Packer Paradise Score: 3.5
Affordability= 4
Food= 2
Culture = 3.5
Safety = 3.5
Activities = 4.5
Hotel Value= 4
Transportation = 3
Paradise Hot Spots: Vilcabamba, Cuenca, Quito, Montanita, Banos
WORLD TRAVEL REPORT: ECUADOR
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Banos, in particular looks very beautiful. Great post.
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Wow! You wasn't kidding when you said I might find your article interesting. No doubt it most definitely was I enjoyed it and look forward to learning about Panama..
Will be following you!
Yeah, @world-travel-pro commented on my Steemit pageand I came over to check out this post and was not disappointed. I couldn't tell from the article but I'm guessing that that the paradise scale is from 1-5?
Great article and can't wait to read about Panama!
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Great post and thanks for the helpful insights.
What's an interesting post. I love the shots. I should to visit the Ecuador has a lot of offers as well. Now I am only buy straight from them the bitter chocolate btw it is the best one I have been ever eaten. I follow you. You welcome to follow me as well. Of course upvote and resteem. Have a good one ;)
Great ;) See you there ;)
Congratulations @world-travel-pro!
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awesome article!! i want to learn from you and become a perpetual traveler :) - maybe work on a "guide for dummies"?
Awesome, I'll message you ;)
Great blog. I just wish that volcano pic was bigger. Looks awesome.
Nice post. I've been living in Cuenca for 6 years now. Your description of the country and life here seems on target to me. One thing I would add is that here in Cuenca there is something of a backlash against the gringo community.
This is not so much against people like me (many local friends, married to a woman from Zamora-Chinchipe) but against the gringos who come here and live apart. There are a lot of North Americans here who speak no Spanish, go only to known gringo hangouts, and generally want nothing to do with the Ecuadoreans. That causes much of the stress.
I don't know much about your lifestyle, but see backpackers mostly around Calle Larga and Presidente Borrero. There seem to be a lot of hostels and the like that cater to your crowd there.
Keep the posts coming!
You sound like me with being in both worlds. I have had a few incidents of anti-gringo sentiment aimed at me in the last 6 years. But most of the anti-gringo stuff I hear is from Ecuadorean friends bitching about those who live separate. I don't hear much about the backpacking crowd from anyone, which is probably good news for you guys.
I like the quality of your reporting. What you say describes very well what I see out there. Much better than a lot of the reporting out there. Example: this Breitbart writeup about Cuenca that talks about "Cuencans," a term I have never heard used by anyone (expat or Cuencano) who has actually spent time here.
Keep the quality content coming!
Very beautiful and love the beautiful produce.
Thank you..:))
excellent article, looking forward to more!
Awesome travel blog mate. Makes me want to go Equador now ;)
Never been to Ecuador, but now I want to go see!
Came to this late, apologies! Great read, a lot to take in, will be back! Upvoted and resteemed
Awesome post ! I dont even have a passport but one day if i could ever afford it I may go outside the country !! thanks for shareing ! upped and resteemed !!
This looks like an amazing adventurous ride.. thanks for sharing @world-travel-pro ... Following you now!
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Wow! You really nailed it my friend!! It's really amazing that you get to live these great experiences and travel so much. I'm looking forward to your next post from Panama!
Thanks for commenting today as well, my attempts at meditation are getting a bit better, so far so good!
Keep doing these great posts! :)
Hey man!! That's so cool, I will check it for sure :) where in the world are you now? I'm intrigued
That's amazing man! Take some pics at Cancun, I've been there and it's beautiful
Thank you, I've always wanted to visit Ecuador.
Maybe when my "Steem-Ship" comes in I shall! :)
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Looking forward to your article about airfare. As I mentioned, one of these days I would love to visit Ecuador. I've even thought of living there for a quieter retirement, but can't seem to interest my wife in the possibilities! :O
Thanks, I'll have a peek.
Sounds amazing... Avos in California right now are about $2.50 or more... :O
semoga anda senang, selamat berbahagia
I've added to your wonderful upvote score 😄 nicely presented article. Beautiful pics. 😄
Thanks so much for this, Ecuador has been on my radar and your guide here is really helpful! It makes a huge difference to learn about different places from people who've experienced it first hand. Upvoted, following you and looking forward to your upcoming post on Panama!
Great post. I'd only add a mention of how insecure the country can be. You should always be alert of your surroundings when using public transport!
Source: I was born and raised in EC.