Is it actually possible to travel the Galapagos on a budget? Many assume a trip to the Galapagos will be a very expensive proposition. You wouldn’t be wrong to think so. Even Googling “Galapagos Tour” may send could send someone into sticker shock. One of the first organic search results […]
Mindo Ecuador Travel Guide + Best Things To Do in the Cloud Forest
The Mindo Cloud Forest is a unique eco-system in Ecuador that’s known worldwide for its biodiversity and birding. The lush subtropical forest provides a mystical environment to roam around and pursue adventure, in addition to finding many species of birds. It is birdwatching in Mindo that tends to be a […]
Best Things to Do in Quito Ecuador: Travel Guide & Tips
There are so many awesome things to do in Quito, Ecuador! Home to the country’s largest international airport, Quito is frequently used as a gateway city to access the rest of Ecuador. Often travelers visit Quito as a quick one-day stopover on the way to the Galapagos. But there are […]
Quilotoa Loop Ecuador Trek: How To Hike It The Cheap & Easy Way
The Quilotoa Loop is arguably one of the best multi-day trekking routes in South America and definitively one of Ecuador’s most popular treks. The hiking trails throughout the Quilotoa Loop wind through the Ecuadorian Andes to connect a series of friendly rural farming villages that are each very well-prepared to […]
20 Best Things To Do In Cuenca Ecuador: Travel Guide
Cuenca, Ecuador, is a colonial gem that lays sprawled out amidst the Andes mountains that surround the city. Between Cuenca’s history, the culture, and many adventurous pursuits that abound in the area, there are so many interesting and fun things to do in Cuenca, Ecuador! This comprehensive Cuenca Ecuador travel […]
15 Best Things To Do in Guayaquil Ecuador: Travel Guide & Important Tips
What to do in Guayaquil, Ecuador? Lots! This city can make for an excellent stopover during a trip to Ecuador, as there are so many fun things to do in Guayaquil. As long-term travelers in Ecuador, we decided to write this detailed Guayaquil travel guide to show why it’s worth […]
What An Adventure: Down the Napo River and Into the Amazon
What an adventure! Traveling from Coca to Iquitos by boat was a journey into the unknown. Looking on a map, it seems to be a logical route from Ecuador to Peru. But, it’s not a commonly traversed path in South America at all. There was much uncertainty to our plans, […]
Month #12 Travel Update: Roaming Around the US and South America
Well folks, it’s now been an entire year since we began this crazy journey. We just can’t believe how quickly those 365 days have flown by. There never was a concrete plan or route in which we were traveling in but we never intended for our round the world trip […]