Máchica: The Next Andean Superfood?
On the road back from Quilotoa to Quito, there’s a turn that doesn’t show up on most tourist maps,...
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In Search of the Andean Spectacled Bear
The Andean spectacled bear is one of South America’s most elusive creatures, a ghost of the cloud...
5 Essential Tips To Avoid Mosquito Bites in the Amazon
On my recent trip to Ecuador’s Amazon, I was extremely fortunate to walk away without a...
Tucson, Arizona: A City of Gastronomy Rooted in History
We respectfully acknowledge that Tucson, Arizona sits on the ancestral lands of the Tohono O’odham...
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Do You Really Need an RFID-Blocking Wallet or Passport Holder?
There are over 20,000 RFID-blocking wallets and similar products on Amazon. Do you really need one...
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What Nemonte Nenquimo Taught Me About Storytelling
Nemonte Nenquimo’s powerful message of Indigenous resistance resonates strongly in We Will Be...
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Alausí Welcomes Back the Nariz del Diablo Tourist Train
With the grand re-opening of the Nariz del Diablo, the famous train ride that starts in Alausi,...
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Plan Your Trip To Ecuador’s Limoncocha Biological Reserve
When our friend and photographer, Humberto Castillo found out we were headed to the Yasuni...
Stunning Orchids at Quito’s Botanical Garden
I look forward to orchid season in and around Quito! That means from about December through April,...
The Successful Search for Angie’s Ultralight Backpack
Looking for the perfect blend of durability and minimalism in your hiking daypack? The Wy’east...
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An Insider’s Guide to Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador doesn’t need to be complicated. Here is a simple guide...
Cuenca’s Cacao Museum: An Interactive Chocolate Experience
Cuenca’s Museo del Cacao still flies under the radar. With so many incredible attractions in the...
A Museum for Quito’s Beloved Patron Saint: Mariana de Jesus
The Museo del Carmen Alto is dedicated to the life and work of Mariana de Jesus. She is best known...
Ancient Pyramids of Cochasquí
Not far from the imaginary line that divides the world in half is an archeology site still waiting...
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Christmas Bird Count – El Chaco and Quijos
In Ecuador, the Christmas Bird Count is held every year with a total of 21 established official...
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The Mashpi Amagusa Reserve Saved By Donations
The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
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