Looking for more information? Here are some of the best websites about Ecuador, as well as Cuenca/South America/General Travel links that we recommend!

General Travel:

www.travelwkly.com - blog covering travelling destination around the world, including South America

www.tripadvisor.com - top rated, extremely popular travel review site

Retirement / Relocation:

http://www.gas2335.blogspot.com/

http://www.eddsaid.blogspot.com/ 

All things Cuenca:

www.gringosabroad.com - excellent blog by professional bloggers Bryan and Dena Haines, a Canadian couple who  live in Cuenca with their daughter

www.gringoexpat.com - retire and relocation information for Ecuador

southofzero.wordpress.com - retire and relocation information for Ecuador

cuencahighlife.com - although a bit drab looking, this blog has a wealth of information and hosts one of the most  popular newsletters in Cuenca: The GringoTree

Spanish Schools in Cuenca:

www.cedei.org - see more here

Spanish Schools Around Ecuador: 

www.simon-bolivar.com - one of the leading ‘chain’ Spanish schools in Ecuador

ecuador-spanishschool.com - study Spanish at a highly rated school on the coast in Montañita, Ecuador, one of South America’s premier surf, lounge and party towns

Galapagos Travel: 

www.galapagoslastminute.org - some of the best deals you’ll find for last minute Galapagos cruises

Hotels/Hostels:

www.hostelworld.com - nice search site for cheap hostels (and reviews)

www.holahostels.com - pick up a membership card at a participating hostel & you can get 10% your total bill at any hostel in the Hola Hostel network

Volunteer:

www.idealist.org

www.gogo-gringo.com/find-organizations

www.go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-in-ecuador