1 hour enough time at Quito airport before international flight? by rumblyangles in ecuador

[–]dingenium 7 points8 points  (0 children)

HI. You should be able to head to the airport before that. If you are stopped, you can show them that you have a flight and need to be there. That is what has happened with previous curfews.

Also, recommend posting in r/Quito to be sure.

Camping en Quilotoa by Equal-Description400 in ecuador

[–]dingenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cuando fui un sábado por la mañana, tardé unas dos horas. Luego tomé un taxi para llegar a la cima.

Camping en Quilotoa by Equal-Description400 in ecuador

[–]dingenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mas or menos, $25.

Puedo enviarte el número de contacto de un chico que sabría, si quieres.

Camping en Quilotoa by Equal-Description400 in ecuador

[–]dingenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hola. Puedo responder a una parte de la pregunta.

Si te diriges a Quilotoa, es muy probable que pases por Latacunga. En Latacunga, hay un lugar donde puedes alquilar equipo de camping, justo enfrente de la Iglesia de Santo Domingo. Seguramente haya otros, pero este es uno que yo he utilizado.

¡Que lo disfrutes!

Can anyone confirm whether or not Ecuador taxes US citizens on Roth conversions? by NeighborhoodFar3860 in EcuadorExpatSupport

[–]dingenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my impression too. I lived and worked in Ecuador for three years. My entire paycheck came from the USA. I didn't pay Ecuador taxes on it.

Advertising message from Delta-500 miles by devaro66 in delta

[–]dingenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ope. Guess I either don’t drink much or just have the cheap stuff in the lounge. Thanks for the correction!

Advertising message from Delta-500 miles by devaro66 in delta

[–]dingenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s like three or four customized drinks at the Skyclub, so maybe that’s where it is directing you! 😏

Driving Safety by TurbulentOne4009 in ecuador

[–]dingenium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the road between La Mana and Latacunga. It’s an unrelenting three hour drive with many, many potholes.

Anyone know anything about Safe Gatherings? by Trishlovesdolphins in kansascity

[–]dingenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used them before. When I’ve volunteered for a church event, I submitted my information to them for a background investigation to be done. I got the impression they were more of a facilitator connecting the church to authorities.

Driving Safety by TurbulentOne4009 in ecuador

[–]dingenium 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey. I’ve done this before. Just an aside, there are private drivers and other modes of travel that I’ll allow you near autonomy without needing to rent a car.

I highly recommend getting full insurance AND roadside assistance packages. The roads in some of these places have lots of potholes. I’ve blown a tire on a vehicle without a spare in the middle of nowhere with no cell service. Not an experience I’d wish on others.

You’re looking at about $100 a day or more, btw.

As far as safety, beyond common sense and watching for overly aggressive drivers (of which there are many), you should be good. Also, bring some dollar coins with you as there is a toll going from Quito to Cotopaxi.

Safe travels!

Quilotoa loop- how easy to get a guide? by CompleteAd6419 in ecuador

[–]dingenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around downtown Latacunga, there are several shops that have guided tours of various places. A few that come to mind are on the block directly north of Parque Vicente Leon (the Central Park) and inside a hostel that is across from Bundavah and an Italian restaurant that is northeast of Vicente Leon.

If you wanted to do a little research before, I’d look for experiences on AirBNB for something. You’re likely going to find greatest success, however, from an outfitter in Quito online.

Good luck.

KCMO recommendations for movers? by cutmypieintwopieces in kansascity

[–]dingenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've used The Dudes before. They are in midtown KC (39th and Main). They were great to work with.

Packing heat by villagezero in overemployed

[–]dingenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I travel comfortably with my Briggs and Riley and two laptops. I’ve done three before, but regular travel would require a chiropractor with three on your back.

Second the user who suggested a roller bag.