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gringoinquito
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I have been living and working in Quito for almost two years. I started volunteering at The Secret Garden in Old Town and also worked at a well travelled Irish bar called Finn McCools that was started by a woman from Belfast. Through these experiences I have made countless friends that I keep in touch with even after they have made there way to other parts of the world. I have made it a priority to get them in touch with each other when they are looking for places to stay, need advise on where to go, or just want a travel buddy to catch up with.
I think it’s a good practice to help people find resources that will help them travel well.
I first came to ecuador and volunteered in a program after living and working with my best friend whom was in the Peace Corp, worked for the crisis corp, and created programs for children in refugee camps in Africa.
Other than that, I enjoy daily life in Quito and have travelled a lot in the country. I have made good friends who own hostels and enjoy going to places such as Banos, Otavalo, and Cotopaxi when I’m not busy working behind the bar.
Let me know if you need info or are up for a beer!
Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called This school is great. I am having so much fun :) Yanapuma Quito in the Americas - South America Branch
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Studying Spanish in Banos, which school is recommended? in the Americas - South America Branch
Try the Marco Polo Spanish School. The woman who runs it is named Guilia. Hope it helps!
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Quito Spanish School in the Americas - South America Branch
Check out Yanapuma Spanish School. Good people and they can work with you.
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Volunteer work in QUITO in the Americas - South America Branch
Look up Project DCR in Quito. The guy who runs it is Diego. They run a school in the North for street kids so they can re-enter the...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Renting a double room in Quito in the Americas - South America Branch
Hey, did you find anything yet? I´m looking for a flatshare as well and just recieved an email from another person coming in January who...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Quito - never again WARNING. in the Americas - South America Branch
While I was reading this thread, many thoughts came up about Quito.. It's a city well worth checking out and one that I call home. The...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Volunteer work in Quito in the Americas - South America Branch
Look up Project DCR. They are a grassroots non-profit who run a school for street kids. They don´t charge, try and provide housing and...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called La Casa Verde Banos, Ecuador has bedbugs in the Americas - South America Branch
For the record, I have stayed at La Casa Verde and have nothing but positive things to say about the condition of the hostel, the...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for computer repair shop in Quito? in the Americas - South America Branch
Sweet, Glad that worked out!
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for computer repair shop in Quito? in the Americas - South America Branch
9 de Octobre is on Colon before you get to 10 de Augusto.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Apartments in the Americas - South America Branch
Try checking here for when you first get here.. There are some good places that arn't listed elsewhere. http://www.airbnb.com/search
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for computer repair shop in Quito? in the Americas - South America Branch
ABC Computers on Colon and 9 de Octubre.. There is a new white building on the south corner. Ask the guard and he will let you in. The...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Information on Canoa, Ecuador in the Americas - South America Branch
Check out the Canoa Thrills website and if you need to email Pete, one of the owners of the surf shak.. It's pretty much an expat hangout...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Another great Ecuador trip in the Americas - South America Branch
Nice to hear the trip went well.. People don´t realize that the posts on TT are just a small fraction of the people who travel here..
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Question about cash/money in Ecuador in the Americas - South America Branch
There is a service called xoom which lets you transfer money from a us bank account and then pick it up from a local bank here for less...
11 months ago
- Country Ecuador
- Gender Male
- Website http://savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com
- Languages English, Spanglish, begining Spanish
- Favourite Places Vilcabamba
- Interests travel, music, food, adventure, languages
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