Have you ever traveled overseas? There is a general rule of thumb recommended for most Americans: Don't act American. American Stereotypes You know the stereotypes - we Americans are brash, we're loud, we wear blue jeans and white tennis shoes, we wear baseball caps...
If you find yourself lucky enough to be touring coastal Ecuador near the town of Puerto Lopez, please take the time to visit the natural spa and sulfur spring of the ancestral community of Agua Blanca! Even if you don't want to visit the small museum or hike the local...
The very first birding lodge we ever visited in Ecuador recently made the news in Quito. The Ministry of Environment recognized Richard Parsons and his beloved Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve and Lodge as being the very first private project to protect endangered...
Travelers and tourists venture to Mindo for birds and butterflies, zip-lining, chocolate tours, and hiking in the dense Andean cloud forest. While we've only stayed a couple of nights in Mindo, we definitely see its appeal, especially for families with children or...
Are you an avid hummingbird lover who can't get enough of Ecuador's diverse selection of hummers? Let's test your knowledge with this hummingbird quiz! Share This Hummingbird Quiz Looking for the link to share this...
Ecuador has an incredible wealth of archeology sites that few people visit. We found one of the most intriguing a short distance outside of Cuenca in the small town of Chobshi. Little is known about the people who lived in this region before the arrival of the Inca....
