We spent more than a month in this small but diverse country. We traveled to the enchanting Galapagos islands, had an adventurous week in the mountains, explored colonial cities, partied on the beach, and even worked on a remote organic farm. Our time in Ecuador was unforgettable.
How to Travel the Galápagos Islands on a Budget
Everyone wants to know: "Is it expensive to travel to the Galapagos?" YES. No question...
May
Border Crossing: Ecuador to Peru
Border crossings are not exactly on my list of favorite things to do. Crossing over...
Apr
Gettin’ Down & Dirty on the Farm: WOOFFing in Ecuador
The next leg of our journey included hiking into the Andes Mountains to a remote...
Apr
Cuenca Ecuador
Set in the Andes mountains, Cuenca, Ecuador’s buildings have an old world charm, yet progressive...
Apr
Montañita Ecuador
Montañita is town on Ecuador’s coast known primarily for two things: 1) Decent surf &...
Apr
Galapagos Islands Ecuador
Budget travel is hard in the Galapagos, but you can do it. Just don't run...
Apr
One Action-Packed Week in Baños
Set in a picture-perfect landscape of lush mountains streaked with waterfalls just three and a...
Mar
7 Fun Things to do in Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador's exciting capital city is full of stunning architecture and culture. We've rounded up the...
Mar
Border Crossing: Colombia to Ecuador
Crossing the border between Colombia was the part of our journey we were dreading most.
Mar