If you’re looking for a way to stay in touch with family and friends, this GoPro as webcam hack will help. In this post, you’ll learn how to take your current GoPro camera and turn it into a high quality webcam. It’s surprisingly easy. How to Use Your GoPro as a Webcam We don’t usually [...]
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13 Best Travel Umbrellas for Rainy Cities (Compact, Windproof) 7 Factor Guide
Product Reviews, Resources & GearDon’t forget your umbrella! Travel puts us in new climates and seasons. The best travel umbrella will help you stay dry during your trip. In this post, you’ll get 7 factors to consider, plus 6 types of travel umbrellas and 13 choices. You’ll also find the answers to many common questions about umbrellas. Guide to [...]
9 Best Luggage Scales for International Travelers (Buyers Guide) Digital, Manual, Electronic
Product Reviews, Resources & GearWe’ve all been there. Balancing our huge bag on the bathroom scale and trying to see the weight. Then frantically moving stuff between bags at the airport to meet their weight limits. In this post, you’ll learn how to weigh your luggage with these best luggage scales. They are light, accurate, and surprisingly inexpensive. Guide [...]
Concerned about safe water in South America? This post will help. In this article, you’ll learn how to choose the best portable water filter or purifier for your trip (including the 8 features to consider). And I shortlist the 7 best water filters for travel (and the best expat water purifier). The Best Portable Water [...]
Looking for the best binoculars for your trip? Here are the 9 best compact binoculars for hikers, birders, and adventurers. Our buying guide covers 10 factors to consider before you buy compact binoculars for your adventure. Choose the Best Binoculars for the Money Whether you are Amazon trekking or hiking the Galapagos, a pair of binoculars [...]
12 Best Sun Protection Hats [Buyers Guide] Men, Women, Kids in Ecuador
Galapagos Islands, Resources & GearIt’s no secret that the equatorial sun is harsh. In this guide, you’ll learn about the UV index in Ecuador and how to choose the best sun protection hats. We also answer commonly asked questions about sun protection. And we include our top picks for the best sun protection hats. How to Choose the Best [...]
How to Buy Travel Medical Insurance for South America: 6 Things to Know
Ecuador Travel, Everything Expat, Resources & GearTraveling to South America? Here are 6 things to know before you buy travel medical insurance. This post was writen by Bree Weidman of Atlas Travel Insurance. How to Buy Travel Medical Insurance: 6 Things to Know Planning an international trip can be a challenge. From acquiring the mandatory travel documents to booking your flight [...]
Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish: Gringo Book Review
Expat Hacks, Language Learning, Product Reviews, Resources & GearIf you’re learning Spanish, you’ve probably heard of Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish. It’s our readers favorite Spanish learning book. We’ve seen 600+ purchases just from mentioning this book in an overview post. The week we arrived in Ecuador, someone loaned us their copy because they said it was the best book to get us started. It’s the book [...]
When women move abroad one of the things on their mind is hair care. Where will you find a good hairdresser? What about your hair color? When I moved to Ecuador, South America, hair care problems made me change things up a bit… Three Easy Hair Care Hacks for Travelers Cut your own hair Embrace your [...]
Why I Love My Coolibar Sun Hat (Review)
Ecuador Travel, Living in Ecuador, Product Reviews, Resources & GearThe sun in Ecuador is strong all year round. And because there is no winter (well, at least no ice, snow, and wind chill) we are outside a lot. We need to be very careful to avoid sunburn. When we first arrived in Ecuador, I wore the famed Panama hat (actually made here.) While they [...]