Ecuador: High Quality, Low Cost Crafts Can Yield Big Export Profits

Ecuador: High Quality, Low Cost Crafts Can Yield Big Export Profits

One look at Cotacachi, Ecuador’s famous leather street, and I knew—“I’m going to need a bigger closet…” Turns out I wasn’t far off the mark! The gorgeous, buttery leather handbags, wallets, backpacks, briefcases, and jackets were as inexpensive are they were irresistible. Heck, I almost bought a saddle…and I don’t even own a horse!

“How I Cover the Cost of my Trips to Ecuador”

“How I Cover the Cost of my Trips to Ecuador”

About five years ago I heard about a course running in Ecuador that could show me how to make money from travel. I didn't know anything about Ecuador but was intrigued by the idea. The more I read about it, the more excited I got. The course was about import/export and it was about to show me how I could travel to exotic spots, shop for beautiful, unique artisan-made goods, and turn a profit...

Finding Treasures in Otavalo, Ecuador

Finding Treasures in Otavalo, Ecuador

Some years back, while shopping in Ecuador, my friend and I visited the sprawling market in Otavalo. It’s home to a huge collection of indigenous South American crafts. Music pulsed and the enticing aromas from outdoor grills filled the air. The plaza and surrounding streets were filled with vendors offering everything imaginable. Handbags, antique bowls, jewelry...there was something for everyone.