Under the shadow of the Virgin of Quito – a grand, winged wooden statue visible from almost all over the city – nestles the chaotic and colourful capital city of Ecuador. This blog will reveal all the amazing things you can do in and around Quito during your stay.
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Quito is a gritty, chaotic, eccentric city – and I love it for these very reasons and more…
My Love Letter To Quito, Ecuador’s Quirky Capital Read More »
When researching what places and activities to do around the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, visiting Otavalo and its market was regularly recommended. Having visited the market and surrounding areas for the day, here is what we thought of our experience…
Visiting Ecuador’s Indiginous Market, Otavalo & Sightseeing Along The Way Read More »
Here are some of the traditional, tasty unique foods and beverages we got to sample during our month-long visit to Ecuador!
Eating & Drinking In Ecuador – A Local Food Guide Read More »
As the second highest summit in Ecuador, Cotopaxi peaks at an impressive 5,897m and is arguably one of the greatest symbols of natural geography in the country. Read all about our experience hiking up Cotopaxi to the refuge and discover our top tips for a safe climb…
Climbing Cotopaxi – One Of The Highest Active Volcanoes In The World Read More »
Mindo is a small town situated in the Andean mountains and is famed for its surrounding rain forests, nature and biodiversity.
This protected area is a haven for anyone looking to get up-close and personal with all the birds, butterflies and animals who reside in the cloud forest’s wet and warm weather conditions.
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We’re one month into our three month backpacking South American adventure. Find out how we’ve been getting on and discover what important lessons we have learnt along the way thus far…
Backpacking South America – One Month In Read More »
Being the largest city in Ecuador, Guayaquil has a lot to offer visitors – great nightlife, good food and some pretty fabulous places to stay and relax. Here is how we spent our 72 hours in Guayaquil…
72 Hours In Guayaquil, Ecuador Read More »
Medellín certainly has an awful lot to offer any tourist. Here are just some of the things we enjoyed about our stay…
Impressions Of Medellín – What We Thought Of The ‘City of Eternal Spring’ Read More »
Among the many places you will visit in Medellin, none quite compare to the El Castillo Museum and Gardens! The ‘castle’ and its grounds are the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Here is what you need to know about Medellin’s very own Disney-esque destination…
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