As Quito expanded at the turn of the last century, wealthy landowners flocked to the flourishing city center, leaving parcels and houses to laborers—woodworkers, cobblers, gardeners—who formed the neighborhood of La Floresta in 1917. Since then, it’s grown into a district where creativity
and community thrive—especially in the past decade. Those with an appreciation for the area’s history and architecture began going in on joint studios, restaurants, and galleries.
For @airbnb and #airbnbmag
Thank you @natashalunnwatkins and @gabril for the opportunity. Quito is a fascinating place to be.

So happy to have my first publication in @natgeo
Thank you @_mallorybenedict for giving me this opportunity and Alexandra Petri for the nice words.

 Thanks to all Falleras!





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Happy bday to @malala who is turning 21 today.
Each year Malala visits a country where girls are facing challenges to education. This year she chose Brazil and we are overjoyed. Brazil is the world’s eighth largest economy — but 3.2 million children (1.5 million girls) are still out of school, denied an education because of racism, exploitation and poverty.

During this incredible journey we hear from indigenous girls in Salvador. Ballet, Grafite, Samba School and Football girls from Rio.

Thank you Malala for this enriching opportunity. You’re such an inspiration and I could not feel more honored to be with you during this special week.