Seeing Andean mountains, volcanoes, páramo, and coastal plains – all in one trip, is incredible. Even better is seeing all of those landscapes while travelling in style aboard a historically-inspired train, with just 50 other passengers. On your Ecuador vacation, before or after your Galapagos Islands tour, why not travel Ecuador by train, journeying through […]
Ecuador & Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands: Taking the Safari to South America
It was a “Mola mola” or Ocean Sunfish, one of the largest fish on earth. It was being hunted by the wolves of the sea. A pack of orca, or killer whales. My family and I were in zodiac boats (pangas) exploring the shoreline of one of the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, […]
Experience an Ecuador Vacation That Goes Beyond the Galapagos Islands
A major highlight on an Ecuador vacation, the Galapagos Islands, 620 miles off the coast of South America, are truly a marvel. The islands are home to species you won’t find anywhere else, such as marine iguanas and flightless cormorants, and its ecosystem is among the most pristine in the world. The animals don’t harbour […]
Respecting and Preserving All the Treasures of South America
South America is home to a plethora of natural, historical, and cultural sites. There are some unique islands to explore, with Rapa Nui (Easter Island), the Galapagos Islands, and the Falkland Islands topping the list. There is extreme beauty in natural sites such as the Amazon jungle and the impressive Iguassu Waterfalls. We also cannot […]
Quito – At the Heart of Ecuador Tours
Quito, for the modern Globetrotter, is fast rising as a popular first stop on many Ecuador tours. Packed with history yet pulsing with the vibrant hum of an urban playground on the rise, Quito is a safe, culturally rich, and cosmopolitan city. It is not just the political centre of Ecuador, but the geographical centre […]
Top 5 Sites to Be Seen on South America Tours
Globetrotters looking for an ideal vacation, find there’s plenty of competition to grab their attention – all global destinations looking for the spotlight. As such, South America is home to some of the world’s most spectacular sites. Here is a list of the top 5 sites to be seen on South America tours. Galapagos Islands, […]
An Ecuador Vacation With the Family
An oft repeated statement you hear in the travel business when people return from a holiday is, “I need a holiday after my holiday!” Never so much is that statement true than when travelling with a young family. The itinerary may be well paced but there is no keeping up with three high-energy boys, as […]
Affordable Travel Ideas for the Savvy Globetrotter
When we talk about bargain destinations, plenty of familiar names come up, including India, Thailand, Morocco, Vietnam, and Mexico. But some of the world’s most infamously “pricey” destinations offer fantastic values. With the US dollar riding high, it’s time to move some of those dream trips off the bucket list and onto your holiday planner. […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 3)
Previous: Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 1) Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 2) In this last installment on ecotourism in South and Central America, we cover 3 countries – Peru, Ecuador, and Argentina. PERU 70% of Peru’s natural-growth forests are situated in the Amazon jungle. On a negative note, Peru loses […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Central and South America (Part 1)
It would probably take volumes to write about all the ecotourism destinations in Central and South America, so let’s just look at a selection of countries where ecotourism is deemed important. Also let’s consider a few interesting facts about this part of the world to try to put it into perspective in relation to ecotourism. There […]
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