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Ecuador/Expert Profile
Expertise
Specialist in the Galapagos Islands (cruises, yachts, islands) as well as travel-related questions or concerns. This includes: hotels, hostels, haciendas, excursions, cities, activities, transportation, climate and weather, current events, Amazon rainforest, cloudforest, Andean highlands, Pacific coast.
Experience in the area
Born and raised in Ecuador and have extensive travel experience both for mainland Ecuador as well as the Galapagos Islands. Currently living in Quito.
Also travelled extensively to Spain, Belize, Mexico, UK, USA, Panama & Canada.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | v. good... |
| randyfarrell56@yahoo.com | 06/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THNX Robin..do you live in Ecuador ..... |
| Diana | 04/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. |
| Carolina | 10/31/08 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | Thanks |
| Chris | 09/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response. |
Recent Answers from Robin Slater
2009-10-19 Travel:
Good evening Josh, First I want to apologize for the delay in responding. I have just returned from a holiday and getting caught up on emails. There are a couple of bus companies that I believe
2009-06-14 retire in ecuador:
Good afternoon Randy, A living expense of $500 (i.e., for food, transportation, telephone etc) is more than adequate. In terms of a quiet place, really anywhere within 2 hours of Quito (i.e., Riobamba
2009-05-04 skating in Eucador?:
Good afternoon Judy, The only ice skating rink that I am aware of in Ecuador is located in the CCI (Centro Comercial Inaquito), located on Av. Amazonas & NNUU. It is relatively small, and operates
2009-04-09 Traveling to Quito and Galapagos:
Good afternoon Diana, Your passport validity actually refers to the date it expires. All visitors are required to have passports that are valid for at least 6 months (from the date they enter the country)
2008-10-23 Passport:
Good morning Carolina, My apolgies for the delay in repsonding to your important question (as I have been away from my computer on a business trip). Yes, visitors require a passport that is valid
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