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In Search of Authenticity at Otavalo Market, Ecuador

Travel Cake — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:20:19 +0000

A visit to the indigenous market of Otavalo in Ecuador is probably one of the most advertised activities in Quito’s guest houses and travel agencies. It’s said to be one of the largest and oldest indigenous market of South America and every single guide book will tell you it’s a must-do if you’re visiting the Quito […]

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2015 Travel Summary

Travel Cake — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:32:09 +0000

Here we are again, at the beginning of a new year, wondering where time went. Looking back at the past twelve months, thinking how we could have done things better, what is still missing in our lives and wondering where the next 52 weeks will take us. For me, the past year was one full […]

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What it’s like to live in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

Travel Cake — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:45:35 +0000

You’ve probably never heard of Puerto Cayo. Don’t feel bad, most people haven’t. Puerto Cayo is a sleepy fishing village on the Pacific coast that doesn’t have much more to offer than long stretches of sandy beach spotted with seashells and colourful pebbles. Yet, it’s where we chose to settle down for the largest chunk of […]

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An Announcement: The Trip of a Lifetime – 100Essential Travel Experiences

Travel Cake — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:38:16 +0000

It’s been quiet on Travel Cake these past few months. Some of you have been asking me where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. Well, I can tell you this much: I haven’t been slacking! I’ve moved from Ecuador to Belgium where I have been slaving away at a 9 to 5 desk […]

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Mindo for the broke, Ecuador

Travel Cake — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:42:39 +0000

Tucked away in the cloud forest, on the slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes lies the sleepy town of Mindo: the perfect spot for a range of adrenaline sports. Whether it’s tubing, canyoning, mountain biking, canopy flying or hiking, you can do it all in Mindo. Because I was physically unable to partake in any of […]

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5 Quirky things to do in Bogota, Colombia

Travel Cake — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:48:50 +0000

Every time I spend a reasonable amount of time in a big city, I try to look for some funny, cool, quirky things to do besides the general tourist attractions. As this was my second time in Bogotá, it didn’t take me long to have completed the list of “must-sees”. Though I found Latin America […]

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