Despite being a charming little colonial town, Riobamba often gets overlooked by travelers in Ecuador. Perhaps that’s because Riobamba is […]
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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 »
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 »
We had a very inauspicious start to our stay in Quito, Ecuador’s mountainous capital city. Our very first afternoon there,
Quito Doesn’t Care if You Visit: A Travel Guide to Ecuador’s High-Altitude Capital Read Post »
Ecuador is a country in the middle. It’s located on the middle of the world, smack dab on the equator.
Expeditions in Ecuador: A Travel Guide to the Country in the Middle of the World Read Post »
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most captivating and important natural areas on the planet. While the name may
The Amazon and Leticia: Learning from the Locals in the Heart of the Jungle Read Post »
