Mauricio Rubio is an IT professional, husband and the father of three from New York City. The whole family is spending 12 months in Ecuador, learning Spanish, immersing themselves in the culture and searching for volunteering opportunities. He writes about life on the road with kids, volunteering in local communities and economic development issues.
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