In the parish of Eugenio Espejo, canton of Otavalo, Ecuador, there is a natural viewpoint with a particularly special tree called "El Lechero" [The Milkman]. Cristina will tell us about the fascinating legend behind it.

At the age of eighty-four, José Mariano continues to handcraft and sell espadrilles. Let's hear how he learned his craft as well as the steps to creating this artisanal footwear.

Let's learn about the work and philosophies of early childhood teachers at the Hayni Early Childhood Development Center in Otavalo, Ecuador.

From the Plaza de Ponchos, in Otavalo, Ecuador, Luzmila tells us how the pandemic and quarantine has affected her and her fellow dolly load carriers.

From the boardwalk in Puerto Bolívar, a port town in the canton of Machala, Ecuador, residents tell us about its industry as well as some of its tourist attractions and ongoing projects.

Cosmetologist Alejandra Zavala breaks down for us the process of making the organic soaps that her company, Micha Cosméticos (Micha Cosmetics), offers and tells us their benefits for the skin.

Carolina, a backpacker from Quito, talks to us about Mindo, explaining to us some of the reasons she decided to stay to live in this unique Ecuadorian town.

Meet Cristina Valeria León and Edison Amaguaña, artisans from Riobamba, Ecuador, who will show us in this video just some of the multitude of products one can find in the town's "Plaza Roja" [Red Plaza], which is also known as the "Plaza de los Artesanos" [Artisans' Plaza].

Let's get to know some members of the health workers group, "Cuidándote con amor" [Taking Care of You with Love], which was founded in March 2019 with the goal of taking care of patients of all ages as well as giving its members, mostly single mothers and young people, training and a manner of contributing to their households.

Comedic actor Juan Sanchez gives us some humorous examples of how the quarantine might bring out some eccentric behavior in our friends with various personality types.

From her own experience, Sarita from Ecuador gives us some insightful advice when it comes to starting one's own business.

Dreamcatchers are a type of talisman that are thought to ward off bad energy while retaining the good. Jorge Musuña, who makes them for a living in Otavalo, Ecuador, talks to us about their many sizes and varieties and their process of creation.

Ecuadorian restaurant owner, Carmen Itarba, speaks to us about her restaurant in Yawarkucha, Ecuador, which specializes in tilapia and caters to Ecuadorians and tourists alike.

Celebrated in Ecuador on November second, the Day of the Dead is a time for family members to gather together and pay respects through customs involving food, prayer and music, to deceased family members, whom they view as very much alive energetically.

Julia and her friend, Pipo, recount their funniest New Year's experiences.