Did you know that São Paulo is technically the biggest italian city in the world ? With almost 60 % of its +12 millions inhabitants of italian descendance, it is far from Rome’s 2,8 million people ! The consequences are multiple in the city’s culture, and especially when it comes to gastronomy ! What is Eataly? One interesting example …
Feel like real Italian cuisine ? Eataly is the place to be ! Read More »
One of the changes we did not anticipate when we moved to Ecuador is how it would affect the way we cook our meals. Pretty soon, I had to admit cooking took longer than I wanted it to, and what I served did not quite look like what we were used to. Turns out the …
Cooking and baking at high altitude – the unexpected challenge of Ecuador Read More »
When you plan to visit the Galápagos, you soon find out that Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal are the 2 main islands to stay at within the archipelago. A recurring question is: which one should I pick? i.e. which is most interesting? Honestly, if you have the possibility, you should try and visit both, but …
Santa Cruz vs San Cristóbal; which is the best island to visit the galápagos islands? Read More »
When you move to a new country with your children, you obviously want them to feel good in their new home. One of the first things that struck me when we moved to Sao Paulo, was the friendliness of the Brazilians, overall, and their candid love for children in particular. Discovering the Brazilians friendliness Whenever …
Every year, on January 20th, the city of Rio de Janeiro celebrates her patron saint, Saint Sebastian or São Sebastião. This christian celebration is very important for the cariocas, and if it can’t be celebrated as fully as usual, this year marks a special meaning. Why São Sebastião? Because at the time Brazil became part …
January 20th, day of Saint Sebastian, Rio de Janeiro celebrates her patron saint Read More »
If you’re visiting Ecuador as a tourist, you can easily rent a car with your driver’s license. Sometimes you will be asked to have an official translation (in case you get controlled by the police). Having an international license is another useful option. But, if you plan on staying in Ecuador on a more permanent …
Mindo is a small location of less than 3000 people, located north from Quito, about a two-hours drive from it. Almost hidden in the forest, between the mountains, it is the perfect place to enjoy the richness of nature and wildlife in Ecuador. Wherever you lay your eyes, you can see green… Mindo enjoys a …
History Every year, on January 9, the panamanians commemorate the tragic events of 1964 when a popular uprising around the Panamá Canal lead to violent events. Let’s go back in time to understand the context. After the french project for the Panamá Canal of Ferdinand de Lesseps went bankrupt, Roosevelt’s USA bought it back in …
Why January 9 is a holiday – Martyr’s Day in Panamá Read More »
Some people love them and others prefer to avoid them. Those who enjoy the extra long weekends on the beach or in the mountains, and those who avoid crowds, avoid beach and mountains and enjoy a rather quiet urban environment. Whichever group you belong to, to help you plan you’ll find here the complete list …
Imagine arriving in your new country, you’re at the airport and you don’t understand a word of the announcements… most signs are also in english but not all… what do they mean ? What is this airport official asking me ? And the sign on these doors, does it say push or pull ? Well honestly, the push …
Learn the language of my expat country: when? How? Read More »