That Time I was in an Immigration Raid in China
My wife and I spent about three and a half years living in working in China. During that time, we […]
Cotopaxi Volcano: I Regret the Climb but Not the Visit
Close your eyes and picture the perfect volcano. You might imagine a geometrically flawless conical mountain rising up from the
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A Darwinian Pilgrimage: What to Expect on a Budget Galapagos Island Cruise
Few places in the world as much special magic for nature lovers as the Galapagos Islands. Aficionados of the natural
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Pack Your Binoculars for Mindo, Ecuador’s Cloud-Forested Birdwatching Paradise
Mindo is Ecuador’s bird capital. It’s the place to go if you like birds. When I was younger, during family
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Quito Doesn’t Care if You Visit: A Travel Guide to Ecuador’s High-Altitude Capital
We had a very inauspicious start to our stay in Quito, Ecuador’s mountainous capital city. Our very first afternoon there,
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Expeditions in Ecuador: A Travel Guide to the Country in the Middle of the World
Ecuador is a country in the middle. It’s located on the middle of the world, smack dab on the equator.
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The Amazon and Leticia: Learning from the Locals in the Heart of the Jungle
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most captivating and important natural areas on the planet. While the name may
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The Tatacoa Desert: Finding Joy in Colombia’s Valley of Sorrows
The Tatacoa Desert is a place of otherworldly beauty. It’s rugged and romantic and poetic and blisteringly hot. It’s a
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Salento and the Cocora Valley: More than Just Tall Palm Trees
If you’re planning a trip to Colombia, you’ve probably already heard about the towering Quindío wax palms. These enormous palm
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Jardín, Colombia: A Town of Birds and Trails I Wish I Never Had to Leave
Colombia is a country full of gorgeous small towns, and Jardín stands out as one of the most gorgeous. It’s
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