Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Aidan T. A Feast with Family Last week my host family took me to my mom’s sister’s house. It was on the outskirts of … Read More

Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Luke P. It was going to be perfect. All of the ingredients were laid out before us. The best recipe was ready and waiting. … Read More

Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Sydney R. Recently I had a conversation with my host sister Mary about how as a child, she was never bored. She was out … Read More

Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Nora S. shares her experience adjusting to a totally new location and lifestyle and how she overcame the challenges she encountered in the process. September Three … Read More

Written by Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer Luke P. Public transportation was something very new to me when I arrived in Cuenca. Spending the majority of my childhood in a small … Read More

Cuenca, Ecuador Gap Volunteer David H. shares his experience in Ecuador each month from September through November, 2019. September Since I have been in Cuenca, I’ve joined a soccer league, … Read More

By Sydney Rubin Change is overwhelming; joining another family’s pre-existing routines is awkward. There’s lots of uncertainty: Where should I do my homework, how often should I help in the … Read More

By Luke Petrosky Before I embarked on this gap year journey, I received advice from others telling me to come into this experience without expectations. This advice was not meant … Read More

When you google the word “microenterprise,” you might get a lot about startups and small companies. However, when you travel to Latin America with AMIGOS, microenterprise takes on a completely … Read More

Imagine yourself hiking through the snowy peaks of Mt. Chimborazo, Ecuador during an excursion break on your AMIGOS Gap Year. You’re taking in the beautiful views when you see something … Read More