Backpacking around the world can be surprisingly cheap if you don’t mind roughing it at times and are willing to arrange your trip independently. For those on the tightest budget, look towards the developing world when creating your itinerary: Here you’ll find the potency of your experience i[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Ecuador’
May 1st, 2013 - 2:30 pm § in Destinations
Visiting Ecuador: South America’s New Adventure Capital
If you’re considering a South American adventure but can’t afford the time and budget restrictions, don’t completely cross it off your list. Get the best the continent has to offer without sacrificing a second of action by visiting Ecuador- the country that has it all.
Tags: Action, Adventure & Adrenaline, Ecuador, Ecuador attractions, Ecuador things to do, Ecuador travel tips, Featured, Places to Go, quito, South & Central America, South America, Things to do No Comments
April 5th, 2013 - 5:08 pm § in Africa Travel Blogs, Argentina travel blogs, Asia Travel Blogs, Brazil travel blogs, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, India travel blogs
6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations
There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For some of these iconic spots there are nearby places to stay which really do have the best positions imaginable. Staying in such top luxury propert...[...]
March 28th, 2013 - 7:03 am § in Argentina travel blogs, Brazil travel blogs, Chile travel blogs, Colombia travel blogs, Destinations
Top 10 places in South America to visit this Easter
South America is very proud of its Roman Catholic heritage and traditions, and none more so than the present with the recent appointment of the first South American Pope, Pope Francis. If you are deliberating on where to go in South America this Easter...[...]
March 15th, 2013 - 12:02 pm § in Argentina travel blogs, Australia travel blogs, Brazil travel blogs, China travel blogs, Destinations, Iceland travel blogs, Italy travel blogs, Japan travel blogs, Thailand travel blogs, Vietnam travel blogs
World’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls
For those who love experiencing beautiful landscapes, visiting waterfalls is one of the best ways to add some extra beauty to a day in the outdoors. Not all falls are created equal, however. If you want to view some of the world’s best cascades, here are our suggestions.
Tags: Beach & Water Adventures, California, Ecuador, niagara falls, South Africa, Things to do No Comments
February 27th, 2013 - 12:57 pm § in Destinations
Highlights of the Ecuadorian Andes
The Andes are one of the greatest mountain ranges in the world. With an average elevation of 12,000 feet, the range stretches for 4500 miles, from the southern tip of South America all the way up to Panama. In Tags: Ecuador, quito, South & Central America, Things to do, Travel Advice & Inspiration No Comments
February 5th, 2013 - 3:54 pm § in Destinations
5 wild mating rituals from the Galapagos Islands
In evolutionary theory, “survival of the fittest” doesn’t capture the whole picture. As Charles Darwin pointed out, it is not brute strength alone that wins out in evolution but the ability of a species to adapt to change. Courtship matters. Attr...[...]
Top 25 Things to Do in Central & South America: 2012 Viator Travel Awards
Welcome to the 2012 Viator Travel Awards: Central and South America Edition! In the past, we’ve focused on specific tours for each item on this list, but this year we thought we’d feature some of the top things to do in 25 of the most exciting places to visit in the region.
January 7th, 2013 - 11:38 am § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals
Galapagos cruises versus hotel-based island hopping
Sea legs. Of all the new sensations during my visit to the Galapagos Islands, that was perhaps the strangest. On about day five of my seven-day catamaran cruise aboard Treasures of Galapagos, I began to notice it. When we made it ashore to a visitor si...[...]
January 4th, 2013 - 6:37 am § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals
Combine two World Wonders with a Machu Picchu Galapagos vacation
With frequent and reliable flights throughout South America, luxury travellers are now taking full advantage of everything that South America has to offer, and combining multiple destinations in one comprehensive vacation. One of the most in demand tri...[...]