The town of San Agustin is located in the southwest of Colombia at the end of a difficult trip via bus from Popayán. Why did we put our lives in the hands of a bus driver who didn’t know how to use his brakes on single lane dirt roads? I put the blame on a New York...
What’s my story? Hello everyone! I’m Scott, the other half of the team here at Not Your Average American. Over the last five years or so, I’ve been watching along with all of you as the blog has evolved from just talking about Ecuador to a full up travel consulting...
As promised in my post about personal safety in urban locations in South America, here’s one about how you can stay safe in the backcountry. Like the “Three B's,” the “Three Knows” are based on my personal experiences. Unlike the Three B's, which are actions to take...
Growing up, my parents taught me the three “Be’s” to keep me out of trouble. After living in and getting to know Ecuadorian culture, I find they work really well as a safety guide in urban areas like Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil. The three rules are: “Be Polite,” “Be...
