If you’re planning a trip to Mindo with a toddler, you’re in the right place! Mindo, Ecuador is a fantastic spot for a nature-filled, gorgeous, and peaceful (or adventurous!) vacation. And, there’s plenty of fun activities to do for the whole family. Why you should visit Mindo Ecuador with a toddler (and why you should…
Mindo Ecuador is one of my favorite places in the entire country. After living in Ecuador for four years, and exploring many areas, Mindo remains in my top five places to visit. It’s beautiful, easy to access, safe, and has a ton of activities. Truly, it could not get any better! Read on for more…
When our son was a baby, we took a trip to the Galapagos as the final week of my maternity leave. Before we left, I found zero resources on what it could be like to go to the Galapagos with a baby. It made me wonder if anyone had really done it. Would it even…
As someone who lived in Quito for four years, I can tell you without a doubt that Quito is worth visiting, as part of a broader trip to the country of Ecuador. Ecuador is incredibly diverse and you won’t want to limit yourself to just one place! However, I’m here to answer all your questions…
So, you’re planning a trip to Thailand with a baby. Or you’re wondering if you should. You probably have questions, like is Thailand safe for families? What is it like to travel in Thailand with a family? Will I even enjoy visiting Thailand with a baby?! I’m here to tell you that not only is…
This post contains affilitate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, for which I am thankful. When I was pregnant with our son, I wanted to plan a babymoon. As a traveler who was worried about what travel would look like after baby, I…
Ahh, the Galapagos Islands. Made famous by Charles Darwin and the birthplace of his theories on evolution, they hold a special appeal for nature & animal lovers, and those who want to venture somewhere a bit more remote. They’re known for their incredible marine life, bird species, and overall biodiversity. But the one major disadvantage?…
Ahh, Cotopaxi. The volcano I admired most from my Quito bedroom window since my first day in the country. Snow-capped, majestic, imposing. And, a quick day trip from the city! It doesn’t get any better than this. Jose Rivas Refuge Hike Hiked: mid-December Distance from Quito: 2 hrs Accessibility: Difficult. While the first part of…
It’s hard to believe, but while I was living in Ecuador for four years, I didn’t do all that much hiking. The main reason was accessibility. Though I lived in the Andes, and there are ample trails within a fairly short radius of Quito, the problem was that you can’t easily bus to many of…
Itinerary for two weeks in Ecuador for adventure lovers and nature lovers.