Ecuador is the smallest country in South America but it really packs a punch. Our 31 week South America overland tour starts and ends in Quito, which was convenient as we found super cheap flights from Boston to Quito ($220 one way on Copa Air, including 2 checked bags each). With one free day before…Continue reading Ecuador – Quito, Otavalo, Amazon, Banos & Cuenca
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Ecuador – Galapagos
8 years after our first trip to the Galapagos, we finally made it back to this very special place. A chance to SCUBA with whale sharks during peak season lured us back, and we were immediately reminded why we love these islands so much. Wildlife galore both on land and in the water…wow, Galapagos did…Continue reading Ecuador – Galapagos
Ecuador – Cuenca & Vilcabamba
After being informed that our contracts ended early, we decided it was time to take a break and relax at our place in Cuenca. It had been about five years since we last visited, so we spent the first couple of months doing apartment renovations. We will not bore you with the details, but we…Continue reading Ecuador – Cuenca & Vilcabamba
Ecuador – Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands have been high on our list of places to visit, and we figured that since we had signed up for a week of SCUBA diving to see the underwater creatures, we might as well opt for a week of land-based activities to see the above water wildlife. We are so glad that…Continue reading Ecuador – Galapagos
Ecuador – Cuenca
Ecuador is a fairly compact South American nation, sandwiched between Colombia to the north and Peru to the south and east. It straddles the equator (hence the name “Ecuador”) and currently has a total of four UNESCO world heritage sites: Quito, Cuenca, the Galapagos Islands, and Sangay National Park. We focused our energies during our…Continue reading Ecuador – Cuenca