Ecuador

A magical train journey: Aboard the Tren de la Libertad in Ecuador

A magical train journey: Aboard the Tren de la Libertad in Ecuador

March 6, 2018
Ecuador, Mountains
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I love train journeys, and when you visit a country that is so diverse and beautiful as Ecuador, a train journey is an absolute must-do. There are many historical train routes in Ecuador and you can take day trips as well as multiple-day train journeys to see the country change at minimum speed. I had the pleasure of fitting a day trip with the Liberty Train[...]
How to Get the Most out of the Galapagos Islands

How to Get the Most out of the Galapagos Islands

January 14, 2016
Adventure Travel, Galapagos Islands, Guide F
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Ever since I was a little girl, watching nature programmes on the telly with my dad, holding my little Greek land tortoise in my lap and pointing at the giant tortoises on the screen, I dreamt of going there myself - the Galapagos Islands. They have always been a mysterious place: so far away, out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean; inhabited by bizarre anim[...]
Baños Bucket List: 7 Activities in the Adventure Capital of Ecuador

Baños Bucket List: 7 Activities in the Adventure Capital of Ecuador

December 20, 2015
Adventure Travel, Ecuador
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Baños, the adventure capital of Ecuador, is known for its natural waterfalls, hot spring pools, and beautiful mountain scenery. Nestled below the northern foothills of the Tungurahua volcano, Baños is a small town filled with enough adventure to last a lifetime. This cozy town has something for everyone, and even if its pouring rain (it rained for 5 days str[...]
9 Books to Read Before Going to Ecuador & Galapagos

9 Books to Read Before Going to Ecuador & Galapagos

November 30, 2015
Books, Ecuador
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For me, there is little in life I like better than travel, but books come damn close. If you combine the two the world becomes your oyster. How wonderful is it to escape to faraway countries, meet foreign people, and walk paths you have never walked before? Whether in reality or through a story? I don't think I am the only one because otherwise books like[...]
Hotels We Love: Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador

Hotels We Love: Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador

November 26, 2015
Ecuador, Favs F, Hotels
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It doesn't matter how stressed I am from travelling, from missed busses, delayed flights, lost luggage or inevitable language barriers, I know exactly where to go to calm down and relax for a few days: the forest. It could be any forest really, as long as there is plenty of green and I can hear the birds sing; but the rain forest in particular has an instant[...]
The Travelettes Guide to Quito

The Travelettes Guide to Quito

November 15, 2015
Cities, Guide F, Quito, Travelettes Guide
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When in doubt about where to begin when travelling South America, always go for the underdog. Quito might not be as famous for nightlife and music as Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires; it is not as well-known a UNESCO Heritage Site as Cusco in the Peruvian Andes or as infamous among beach-lovers like Cartagena. It is an underdog, yes, but it was also selected a[...]
10 Essential Experiences in Ecuador

10 Essential Experiences in Ecuador

November 2, 2015
Ecuador, Off the beaten track, Top 10
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With a total of twelve countries spread across the continent, spanning from the tropical Caribbean Sea to the rough ocean at the southernmost 'end of the world', loads of mountains, forests and deserts in-between, South America is an incredibly diverse place to visit, and choosing where to begin is hard. One of the continent's smallest and way too often over[...]