Choosing between the Galapagos Islands and Hawaii is a difficult choice. In this blog, I'll go over some of the highlights of each and let you make your decision.
Quito, Ecuador is 2800 meters above sea level, and visitors often suffer from altitude sickness. Be prepared to recognize symptoms and help yourself with treatment.
Coming to Quito for a few days? This blog is great for anybody who wants to quickly organize a scenic filled itinerary with some of the most iconic sites in the Quito area.
Want to take a taxi in Quito? Learn some tips revolving around safety, navigation, and pricing. Quito is a particularly interesting place to take a taxi. It extends almost 65 km from end to end, and yet is only 5 km at its widest part. This leads to almost exclusively north-south transfers, with only select crossings and turns to reach specific points. Keep that linear routing in mind, in case your driver starts to take you in circles!
Can you imagine your wedding in a history-filled colonial church, built between the 16th and 18th centuries? These cathedrals create the ideal environment to seal the feelings of a couple’s love; they are places to undoubtedly make the event unforgettable. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, boasts the most beautiful colonial churches in Latin America. This city, declared a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site in 1978, maintains a number of architectural jewels constructed in the time of the Spanish colonizations and beginnings of the Republic.Quito´s historic center, holds more than 20 baroque style churches and convents, where you can select the best who fits your dream destination wedding. Some of them are completely out of the classic church, so here we prepared a first shot of the most popular.
Quito’s climate changes on the dime. Locals say that you can experience all seasons in a single day! Read on for recommendations on how to manage this peculiar climate of Quito, Ecuador.
Take a peak at some of the famous cuisine in the city of Quito, Ecuador. With so many restaurants, a little advice on what to eat in a city is always helpful!
Do you appreciate easy and narrowed down basics? Considering to visit the Galapagos aboard the Endemic? Our Endemic Dummies Guide is worth a read! Cruising the Galapagos aboard a big catamaran is a truly unique experience. More stable by design, they're among the most comfortable ways to be on the water. The Endemic is one catamaran in the Galapagos that's truly next-level comfort.In this guide, I'll go over some planning steps that can help you get sorted for your trips. I'll also share some tips to help you learn the ins and outs of planning a trip in Ecuador.
“Fanesca” is a delicious and traditional Ecuadorian stew, made just once a year, around Easter. It features all of the Andean region’s most important natural products, with an additional coastal fusion to enhance the flavors. It is now a dish that has become the symbol of national cuisine: it has 12 grains, like the 12 apostles, and is complemented with piece of dried cod.