Quito

Your guide to nights out in Quito – November 21, 2014

Heavenly Havana, relentlessly raunchy Rio, the fantastically fun city of Buenos Aires – when it comes to nightlife, quaint and unassuming Quito has a lot in the way of competition. And while you might not be picking it as your Spanish language school destination for the salsa, samba or sensual Latin nights out you'd expect in other regional cities – you should! Here are some reasons why… Read More »

Do’s and Don’ts for Survival in Quito – February 21, 2014

First, an announcement: if you’re only just looking into studying Spanish in Quito, this blog telling you to bring a flashlight probably won’t do much in the way of convincing you. But if, however, it’s all you need, then keep reading to discover our list of do’s and don’ts for survival in Quito, Ecuador – much easier than you might think! Read More »

A Walking Tour through Quito's Old Town – November 5, 2013

Ecuador’s capital city Quito – like a microcosm of the entire nation – is jam-packed with tourist juiciness. While we don’t necessarily suggest you walk all over Ecuador (though you could try), this is certainly an option for a visit to Quito, especially if you want to take your time learning more about the city’s World Heritage-listed area, the Old Town, or Centro Hístorico, as its known in Spanish. But where do you start? Read our walking tour guide below to find out! Read More »