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[Subaculture]

Jun. 22 - An Ecuadorean airline has come up with a risqué way of attracting customers - they have put models in lingerie in the aisles.

Ícaro airlines is putting underwear fashion parades on several national flights for a two-week special.

All passengers on Ecuador's most well-travelled route from the capital Quito to the port city of Guayaquil will be treated to a 10-minute sky-high show.


http://www.reuters.com/news/video/vi...?videoId=57842

[Latina Passion]

Latina passion-

Hotels in guayaquil are not cheaper than quito. If you have experience on the coast it would be nice to have some information in the "other areas" section.
What cost you $120 airfare ? I think the closest beach to quito would be esmeraldas which I think is 3 hrs away.

Please correct me if Im wrong.


I agree the trolley is very busy and you will stand up for most of your ride but its a short ride to wherever. At least you only pay 25 cents for the suffering. I pay $2 a pop in NYC to sit next to hygiene catastrophes on the subway. I think the fare will rise again pretty soon.

* Never have anything accessible. Im sorry you lost your camera its very difficult to travel in the third world but it can be very rewarding as well.

I flew to Manta and Esmeraldas for $120 or a little less both times! As far as monger reports go not much to post, I am semi retired but I guess I owe at least a travel report! From Manta I drove to a small beach town called Crucita. Cabins where $12 bucks per person add a T.V. and it was $30 per night! The max I paid for food was $2.50 and a large beer was a buck, and a coke or bottle of water was 25 cents! Give me a few days and I will post a full report!

[Mraughh]

Latina passion-

Hotels in guayaquil are not cheaper than quito. If you have experience on the coast it would be nice to have some information in the "other areas" section.
What cost you $120 airfare ? I think the closest beach to quito would be esmeraldas which I think is 3 hrs away.

Please correct me if Im wrong.


I agree the trolley is very busy and you will stand up for most of your ride but its a short ride to wherever. At least you only pay 25 cents for the suffering. I pay $2 a pop in NYC to sit next to hygiene catastrophes on the subway. I think the fare will rise again pretty soon.

* Never have anything accessible. Im sorry you lost your camera its very difficult to travel in the thirld world but it can be very rewarding as well.

30-40 minutes by plane from Quito to Guayaquil, Salinas, etc would be my guess is what he meant. Price sounds about right. VIP flies to both of those locations and they're now flying to Colombia also. Their office is located at the Quito airport. I enjoy flyiing with them, its a comfortable flight. Last I heard they have flights that go on Monday Wednesday and Friday to and from the coast.

[Artisttyp]

Latina passion-

Hotels in guayaquil are not cheaper than quito. If you have experience on the coast it would be nice to have some information in the "other areas" section.
What cost you $120 airfare ? I think the closest beach to quito would be esmeraldas which I think is 3 hrs away.

Please correct me if Im wrong.


I agree the trolley is very busy and you will stand up for most of your ride but its a short ride to wherever. At least you only pay 25 cents for the suffering. I pay $2 a pop in NYC to sit next to hygiene catastrophes on the subway. I think the fare will rise again pretty soon.

* Never have anything accessible. Im sorry you lost your camera its very difficult to travel in the third world but it can be very rewarding as well.

[Yujin]

Also remember that the trolley(25 cents) runs until 12 midnight. When I was staying in the centro historico I used to take the trolley to la mariscal then cab it back.

The trolley is great, but be forewarned, it's a pickpocketers paradise when it's packed with passengers. I had my small digital camera ($350) pickpocketed out of my camera bag on my belt under my jacket. I've also caught guys unzipping my jacket pockets thinking that my notebook was my wallet.

It's best to ride the trolley during the off-peak hours.

[Latina Passion]

I'm making my first trip to Ecuador on the 12 of may for a week. I'm flying in from Colombia. I'm assuming from what I've read that cross-country travel between major cities isn't the big concern that it is in Colombia. It looks like the border towns around Colombia in the north are the major place to watch out for. Am I correct?

I have taken buses in CR, DR, Nicaragua and other places and had no problem. I am just being extra cautious

Recommendations for altitude sickness in terms of medicines, etc.?

Looking forward to Ecuador.

David B.

David,

Hope this helps! If you have been to Bogota, or Denver or any city that high up and did not suffer Altitude sickness no need to worry about Quito! I'm 44 and a heavy smoker and have not suffered from altitude sickness! My problem has been getting a good night sleep, and walking up a flight of stairs.

Taxi, I have never paid more then $5 buck night or late night. The guys at the Airport might try to charge you more but if you really want to save a buck or two walk out of the airport towards the Domestic Terminal then walk across the street and hail a taxi there! From the Airport to the Sheraton I paid like $2.50 I think!

Money: Yes carry small bills, must places will not have change for a $20, even most large companies will not change or accept a $50 or a $100!

Price of Chica's 60% less then Cartgena, but you get what you pay for!!!! You can find some hot ons that is for sure at a price of $15 to $20!

Hope your Espanol is past the tourist level, because you'll need it trying to find these damn Casas! I usually stay at the Hotel Eugenia, and not untill my third trip did I run across a casa two doors down, my Nephew was staying at the Hotel Cuba and again two doors down was another one! Chica's in Quito are a bit heaver then their Costal Eucadorian counterparts! And compared to Colombia Chica's sorry but no way can they compare to Colombianas!

The best looking women in Ecuador hands down are from Portoviejo, that is where my girl is from, and I'm sure most of the senior Ecuador members will tell you the same thing!

You can find Hotels in Quito from $10 and up, things are so cheap there 30% cheaper then Colombia I pamper myself and spend between $12 to $25 on the Coast and in Quito I spend $60 a night!

The whether in Quito is Cold does not go much past 70, and it is like a woman, you never know what she is going to do! It can be nice and sunny, then rain and cold, after the rain comes the FOG, then sun again, then rain, and more rain!

Travel to the coast takes 30 minutes anywhere in Ecuador, and cost around $120 round trip, the coast is much cheaper then Quito much cheaper!

Hope this helps!!

LP!

[Artisttyp]

Also remember that the trolley(25 cents) runs until 12 midnight. When I was staying in the centro historico I used to take the trolley to la mariscal then cab it back. The only set back you might have is walking from 10 de augusto down to amazonas. After 8pm those little streets can be very empty. However some have a few people...try to stick to the more populated areas. Amazonas and the surrounding area can be very sketchy even one block away from all the action of gringolandia.

[Mraughh]

Speaking of which, it appears to be that $2 to $5 is a typical fare around Quito. Is this accurate?

David B.

yeah pretty much. at night it costs more since they dont use meters then. for instance, from the central historic district to mid town can run from 3.50 to 6+ depending on traffic and how fast the cabbies drive during the day.

the meters start at $.35 and increase both from time and driving.

for examples though at night, i've been quoted $15-$20 from the airport to cumbaya. that would be no more than $10. I keep track of what the daytime costs are for where I go and use those rates when I bargain with the cabbies at night. If they refuse to bargain, just get out of the cab, you'll find another easy or the cabbie will agree to your price.

[Davidb3069]

I find that Guayaquil and other costa chicas are pretty slender, and the majority of the ones in CR and guajira are slender.

Post #46 in the travel and announcment thread has a website with alot of hotels and hostels to give you directions and cheaper prices. Taxi's can be kind of expensive here if you arent careful. The flipside being that bussing is cheap but time consuming and the Eco-via you have to be careful about pickpockets.

Speaking of which, it appears to be that $2 to $5 is a typical fare around Quito. Is this accurate?

David B.

[Mraughh]

I didn't think it was my imagination. The thin chicks from Colombia must be a real hit there. Could charge a bit more

Took various advice here and got plenty of small change ($1's and $5's) and plenty of rubber.

I might stay in Quito much longer if it turns out to be better and cheaper than Cartagena. It sounds like it's a lot cheaper -- have to look around for a better deal on hotel though.

David B.

I find that Guayaquil and other costa chicas are pretty slender, and the majority of the ones in CR and guajira are slender.

Post #46 in the travel and announcment thread has a website with alot of hotels and hostels to give you directions and cheaper prices. Taxi's can be kind of expensive here if you arent careful. The flipside being that bussing is cheap but time consuming and the Eco-via you have to be careful about pickpockets.

[Davidb3069]

Starch heavy diet. lots of rice and potatoes in the locals diet here since their really cheap. A lunch at the majority of the places, even dinner for that matter is only $1. Average menial worker salary is about $200 a month. So cheap filling food is the priority. Plus i'd imagine not exercising and genetics.

I didn't think it was my imagination. The thin chicks from Colombia must be a real hit there. Could charge a bit more

Took various advice here and got plenty of small change ($1's and $5's) and plenty of rubber.

I might stay in Quito much longer if it turns out to be better and cheaper than Cartagena. It sounds like it's a lot cheaper -- have to look around for a better deal on hotel though.

David B.

[Davidb3069]

Starch heavy diet. lots of rice and potatoes in the locals diet here since their really cheap. A lunch at the majority of the places, even dinner for that matter is only $1. Average menial worker salary is about $200 a month. So cheap filling food is the priority. Plus i'd imagine not exercising and genetics.

But they get plenty of exercise I know I drop a few pounds every time I go.

David B.

[Mraughh]

Is it my imagination, or are the girls a bit on the heavier side on average in Quito? I have read a lot of reports and seen a lot of ecuador pictures. If so, you think it's because it's colder there?

David B

Starch heavy diet. lots of rice and potatoes in the locals diet here since their really cheap. A lunch at the majority of the places, even dinner for that matter is only $1. Average menial worker salary is about $200 a month. So cheap filling food is the priority. Plus i'd imagine not exercising and genetics.

[Davidb3069]

I did offer my opinion about girls coming to the room but I was not even thinking about TLN (I guess subconsciously I have ruled out TLN too). I was thinking of an hour or two in the comfort of one's room.

I personally find it difficult to sleep with a stranger I just met. It takes a few nights with a GFE for me to get comfortable. I worry about being robbed probably most of all. Learned to hide things in the room very well.

It's interesting how different people view this. I prefer the GFE that likes other girls so I have the comfort of one I know. And I can still play with other girls.

I am heading back to Colombia on the 4th of May and then I will be in Quito on the 12th. I'm looking forward to seeing how that city compares to other places I have been. The girls seem a lot more open to GFE than other places from what I've read here.

Is it my imagination, or are the girls a bit on the heavier side on average in Quito? I have read a lot of reports and seen a lot of ecuador pictures. If so, you think it's because it's colder there?

David B

[Davidb3069]

Hey there, thanks for that! I would have missed the yellow fever thing so will check that out see if I can get it before going.

BTW. Just incase someone else is wondering about yellow fever. It's a multi-shot series that you have to take over a 4-6 month period. You can take a minimum of 2 of the 3 shots required and be up in the mid 90% innoculation range. 1 shot is around 40% if I recall. I took 2 out of 3 rounds and did the research on it ahead of time and found out the 3rd shot only added a few more percent of protection. I didn't get that one. At $150 per shot in the US, it's expensive.

I had to get it because I have been to Colombia and wanted to enter Thailand which also requires the yellow fever card. Hope this helps someone.

David B.