At first glance, it would seem that Loja ticks just about all the popular travel destination boxes: a pleasant climate, […]
Loja and Podocarpus National Park: Ecuador’s Most Underrated Travel Destination Read Post »
The unassuming mountain town of Alausí is a gorgeous place to stop during a trip to Ecuador. It seems cliché
Alausí and the Nariz del Diablo Hike: Better than a Dumb Train Ride Read Post »
Despite being a charming little colonial town, Riobamba often gets overlooked by travelers in Ecuador. Perhaps that’s because Riobamba is
Riobamba and Chimborazo: Exploring Beyond the Volcano Read Post »
Baños, nestled in the foothills between the mighty Andes Mountains and Amazon Jungle, has all the makings of a classic
Baños: It’s Worth Getting Caught in Ecuador’s Biggest Tourist Trap Read Post »
This winter, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers invaded my home city of Minneapolis in one of the largest ever immigration
What Traveling in Latin America Taught Me About Immigration Read Post »
The Quilotoa Lagoon is a gorgeous, turquoise, lake that rests in the bowl of a steep volcanic crater. Views stretch
Quilotoa and Zumbahua: a Volcanic Lagoon, a Strenuous Hike, a Beautiful Village and More Read Post »
My wife and I spent about three and a half years living in working in China. During that time, we
Close your eyes and picture the perfect volcano. You might imagine a geometrically flawless conical mountain rising up from the
Cotopaxi Volcano: I Regret the Climb but Not the Visit Read Post »
Few places in the world as much special magic for nature lovers as the Galapagos Islands. Aficionados of the natural
A Darwinian Pilgrimage: What to Expect on a Budget Galapagos Island Cruise Read Post »
Mindo is Ecuador’s bird capital. It’s the place to go if you like birds. When I was younger, during family
Pack Your Binoculars for Mindo, Ecuador’s Cloud-Forested Birdwatching Paradise Read Post »
