By Bob Herkes ITWPA member I can hear the platter sizzling as it leaves the kitchen and approaches our table, the steak I ordered still cooking as it is placed before me, along with the huge, meter-high brochette that is placed with the guest across from me. This is truly a feast fit for the Barbarian, who’s larger than life image is on the wall above me. El barBaro, … [Read more...] about A Feast Worthy of a Barbarian
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One Day in Baños, Ecuador
By Maggie Abernathy Known as “The Adventure Capital of Ecuador,” Baños has plenty to keep you busy for several days. However, if you have just one day to spend, here’s how to make the most of it. Start early in the morning and rent a bike for the 16 kilometer ride (about 9 miles) to Pailón del Diablo, or Devil’s Cauldron, waterfall. Your mostly-downhill ride will wind … [Read more...] about One Day in Baños, Ecuador
The Pearl
By Roy Sherrid ITWPA Member Our destination was a small village just 10 miles south of the fishing town of Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. We were going to the community of Las Tunas to stay at a bed and breakfast hotel called “La Perla,” which means “The Pearl.” As soon as you enter the gate you see a covered courtyard with a table, comfortable chairs, and a brick hearth oven. The … [Read more...] about The Pearl
The Giant Mantas of Ecuador
By Roy Sherrid ITWPA Member There are hundreds of quaint fishing villages along Ecuador’s Pacific coastline. Each one has its own particular charm or sight that makes visiting it a memorable vacation experience. Many of them advertise their locality for its great whale- or dolphin-watching opportunities. But the small town of Puerto Lopez has another claim to attract … [Read more...] about The Giant Mantas of Ecuador
Colonial Spanish Luxury in Old Town Quito
By Roy Sherrid Our first clue that my wife Melody and I were going to be staying at a hotel that was not your standard lodging was when we were assisted out of our taxi by two colonial-Spanish-dressed doormen, complete with embroidered vests and cuffed frock coats. We had been traveling to Europe on our previous vacations over the years, but this year we chose to visit … [Read more...] about Colonial Spanish Luxury in Old Town Quito