A South America Backpacking Guide South America is a fascinating continent to discover as a solo. I spent 21 months in South America and fell in love with the continent. If you are unsure how to travel South America or which country to travel to, this article covers an introduction to each country, budget, safety… Continue Reading…
Ecuador Ecuador is probably most famously known for its islands. The Galapagos Islands are one of its biggest tourist attractions and understandably so. But they aren’t the only reason to come to this diverse, South American country. If you love mountains, the coast, indigenous cultures, and the Amazon, then Ecuador is definitely worth putting on… Continue Reading…
How I Did The Galapagos Islands On A Budget “Aren’t they expensive!” exclaimed nearly everyone when I told them I was heading to the Galapagos Islands. And the reality was that yes they were, but being a resourceful and frugal backpacker, I was determined to do them on a budget. The Galapagos are world-famous and… Continue Reading…
If you’re planning a trip to Cuenca, discover my top 7 things to do in Cuenca According to retirement magazines, Cuenca is a top destination for expats. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the third largest city in Ecuador (after Guayacil and Quito) and has a population of less than 300,000 people. Cuenca is a… Continue Reading…
As the bus turned another windy corner, I felt my heart race and my breath become deeper. I was climbing altitude and fast. Reminders of the day I had arrived in Cusco 12 years before came flooding back. It was the same feelings as I had felt when I stepped off the plane into an… Continue Reading…
Being in Ecuador gave me my first chance to pay a visit to one of the Visit.org projects, a social impact platform which I am an ambassador for. Ecuador is a land of climate diversity with a naturally warm and rainy climate due to its location on the equator making the foothills of the mountains… Continue Reading…
Banos in Ecuador is a stunning destination. Lush with plenty of waterfalls, this Ecuadorian town is also home to the swing at the end of the world. Banos was never on my original itinerary but I was winging it through Ecuador and having 3 nights spare until my eco lodge in Chugchilan, I hopped on… Continue Reading…
I must admit that Quito surprised me. Built on the foundations of an Inca city, Quito is the second highest altitude capital in the world (La Paz is the first), and flying into the city is beyond spectacular. Not ever being a city on my bucket list, I had never heard anyone speak highly of… Continue Reading…
La Mitad del Mundo Ecuador The Equator is the line which divides the northern and southern hemispheres. Here you can stand on the point at which 0’00’00 is located – at La Mitad del Mundo. “If it squeals, you have bad energy,” said our guide, pointing at the guinea pig. As I got closer to… Continue Reading…
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