Baños, Ecuador
Located on the edge of the Amazon, Baños is the adventure capital of Ecuador, and is a major backpacker and local travel hub. Our trip to Baños was a little chaotic … Continue reading Baños, Ecuador
Tag: South America
Top Places to See in Ecuador
Ecuador is known as the land of four worlds: the Galápagos Islands, the coast, the Andes and the Amazon Rainforest. It has something for absolutely everyone. There are abundant opportunities … Continue reading Top Places to See in Ecuador
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Santa Cruz is the first island most people visit when arriving in the Galápagos Islands, and offers the largest array of activities. There are lots of dive sites nearby, plenty … Continue reading Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Isabela, Ecuador
Isabela is the largest island in the Galápagos Archipelago, but the town of Puerto Villamil is the smallest we visited (Puerto Velazco Ibarra on Floreana is smaller but we didn’t … Continue reading Isabela, Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador
When looking up things to do in Guayaquil, we often read that there was no point in coming here, and that it was dangerous for tourists. So when bus schedules … Continue reading Guayaquil, Ecuador
Top Places to See in Colombia
Colombia is often over-looked when it comes to travel destinations, due to its violent past. However, the country is definitely worth visiting and embracing. The strength and resilience of its … Continue reading Top Places to See in Colombia
Top Places to See in Peru
There’s more to this country than the world famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu, although it’s definitely a highlight! Snowy mountain peaks, beautiful beaches, rainforests, canyons and sandy deserts … Continue reading Top Places to See in Peru
Taganga, Colombia
We had heard mixed reviews about this beach town just outside of Santa Marta, but we ended up really loving this place! It’s a basic chill beach town, with dirt … Continue reading Taganga, Colombia
Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Hiking the Quilotoa Loop
We hiked what we call the “Classic” loop: starting in Sigchos and ending with the spectacular views of the crater lake in Quilotoa. Below is a complete step-by-step guide to help … Continue reading Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Hiking the Quilotoa Loop
Complete Overview Guide to Hiking the Quilotoa Loop
The Quilotoa Loop is the king of all hikes in Ecuador, and was one of our favourite experiences throughout our trip to South America. Everything was amazing; the spectacular views, … Continue reading Complete Overview Guide to Hiking the Quilotoa Loop
The Do’s and Don’ts of Your First Few Days in Cusco, Peru
So, it’s been a week since we arrived in Cusco, Peru. It already feels like we’ve been travelling forever! We’re having a blast and have seen and experienced some pretty … Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts of Your First Few Days in Cusco, Peru
