Guayaquil - Ecuador’s largest city is hot and humid. The sprawling city boasts a tropical, savanna climate. I have always visited during the first half of the year, when afternoon rain is common and daytime highs approach the mid-30’s (90’s f). Much hotter when humidity is factored in. Lovely and colourful - the monument in the back remembers the historic 1822 meeting … [Read more...]
A week in London with Dad
YYC My trip to England began very well. We left our home in the Rockies and drove to the airport. Once on our Air Canada flight, we were lucky enough to have two full rows! A place for me to sleep, and a place for dad. Our flight even landed early. I managed to fit in a good 4 hours of sleep on the 8 hour flight. That was all that I needed to get through my first day. Dad … [Read more...]
One Night in Paris ….
Our trip to Paris began in St. Pancras station. We boarded the Eurostar train and sped away from London. In barely an hour we were already underwater. Arriving back to London - what a fabulous form of transport The train passed through the 'Channel-Tunnel' and we arrived to the beautiful fields of northern France. The green fields flew by at 300km/h and dad told me about … [Read more...]
Introducing Finn
Hello, my name is Finn Twomey I am now 12 years old. I was born in June 2006. My mom is from Tasmania, Australia and my dad is… well you know him from this website. Although I am only 12 I have had the opportunity to travel and I have already visited 30 countries. I am lucky enough to meet many different cultures and I speak three languages (and … [Read more...]
Cevichochos – A Recipe
Cevichochos is an Ecuadorian high-altitude meal. It was invented approximately 45 years ago when it first started to be sold from city food carts in Quito. This is a delicious, fresh and healthy meal that can be served with meat, as vegetarian or even vegan! Ever since it’s invention, Cevichochos has become extremely popular throughout Ecuador. The origin of the Cevichochos … [Read more...]
