Out of all the incredible places, this world has to offer the Amazon rainforest is one that will live in your memories forever. The igniting noise levels of birds singing, monkeys howling, crickets chirping, frogs croaking, rain downpour, and leaves rattling in the wind is unlike anything you could experience anywhere else. Never would I […]

From the moment I heard about the collapsed volcano crater filled with water, I wanted to explore this magical green lagoon in the Ecuadorian Andes. It’s not often you find yourself near such a natural phenomenon. You can visit Quilotoa from Latacunga within a day on foot, kayak, or as a part of the three-day […]

Sandy beaches aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the small South American country. However, when coast hopping Ecuador you will discover anything from remote surf spots, the poor man’s Galapagos to a party town that never sleeps. Well, unless it rains. All this can be most enjoyed from December to […]

Are you planning on bus hopping Ecuador’s beach towns? There are direct buses from Quito and Baños. But if you want to reach the coast from Latacunga you will have to travel via either of these cities. Either way, your journey will take you through coastal towns Bahia and Portoviejo which aren’t worth spending time […]

Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America. I was unsure what to expect other than volcanos and intrigued to find out why as the most biodiverse country on the planet Ecuador is often not considered worth visiting by backpackers. Several things will leave you wondering such as why Ecuador’s currency is the […]