Ecuador

Hiking Sumaco, Ecuador’s Jungle Volcano

Sumaco is one of Ecuador's least visited, most isolated peaks. It's a hell of a trek.

The Ecuador Hiking Guide is Now for Kindle!

After months, I’ve finally gotten around to publishing my latest hiking guide for Ecuador for Kindle users! My hiking guide aims to provide beginners with ideas for

2 Years in Ecuador, in Photos

February 24, 2016

From thick, sweltering jungle to soaring, icy peaks, Ecuador crams a lot into a small country.

Birds of Prey on the Hunt at Ecuador’s Condor Park

February 12, 2016

The Parque Condor near Otavalo is the perfect spot to come face to face with some of Ecuador's most imposing birds of prey.

¡Helado de Paila! Ecuador’s Incan Sorbet

January 13, 2016

Ecuador takes its street-side sorbet seriously.

Drag Queens and Burning Effigies: It’s Ecuadorian New Year!

January 2, 2016

Ecuadorian new year is weird. Really, really weird; but pretty cool.

How to Tackle Ecuador’s Cajas National Park

December 2, 2015

From short, half day visits to multi-day treks, Cajas National Park is a playground for budding Andean adventurers.

10 Tips on How to Do Galapagos on the Cheap

November 21, 2015

Now that I've finally conquered Galapagos, I can officially say you don't need to incinerate your savings to actually put together a decent trip.

Ecuador Rallies for Correa Amid Opposition Protests

November 13, 2015

Rally-goers in Quito, Ecuador say, “The force of the people can't be silenced.”

The Animals of the Galapagos Islands

October 20, 2015

When it comes to biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands are legendary.

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