In preparation for an upcoming trip to the world's first International Quiet Park, I interviewed Gordon Hempton of SoundTracker.com and cofounder of Quiet Parks International. His solid advice includes how to prepare for a journey into the Amazon jungle, how to be a...
Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador doesn't need to be complicated. Here is a simple guide to help you understand the ins and outs of the weeklong celebration. Hot Tip: Easter Sunday is the least celebrated day of this event-packed week. Holy Week in Quito Holy Week...
Quito, Ecuador has a lot to offer the international traveler. But is it the right place for you? Take our quiz to find out!
Will you spend Christmas in Ecuador? Whether you are headed to the Galapagos Islands, the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Coast, the jungles of the Amazon Basin, or the high Andes, there are a few customs you might like to understand before arriving. Christmas Lights...
The wild flamingos of the newly created Ansenuza National Park in Cordoba, Argentina need our help. Despite living in a protected habitat, these striking birds are in peril.
Since Cotopaxi is once again threatening to erupt, we are updating this article, which we originally published in 2015. When Cotopaxi spewed mild amounts of lahar and spat ash clouds into the sky in 2015, the government began evacuating folks and it caused panic....
Our two-week vacation to Peru and Bolivia started as a pipe dream months before our actual trip. But even then, as avid readers of National Geographic (thanks, Grandpa!), we understood that Cusco would be our first step into exploring the Andean nation of Peru. When I...
Arriving at the jungle lodge in the territory of the Huaorani is an experience in itself. It's necessary to travel with three modes of transportation, land based car or bus from Quito to Shell, air travel in a small prop airplane from Shell to a small community in the...
While visiting the Huaorani Lodge in Pastaza, we were invited to spend an afternoon in Apaika, a small village where the Huaorani still practice a traditional way of life. Upon our arrival, we immediately noticed two children playing in the river by a makeshift dock,...
Looking for the perfect bird identification book for your next trip to Ecuador? Depending on your level of interest, I recommend different birds guides for you to consider. Most of these books are available for purchase in the United States. However, if you would...
