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…
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.
In under two months, my closest friends and family members will be visiting Ecuador for my church wedding and reception. For you all, and for any future visitors to my adopted country, I offer the following advice in order to help you blend in here in Ecuador: Don’t Wear Athleisure Any and Everywhere While socially…
On January 3, 2018, Gonza and I got married in a civil ceremony at the Civil Registry in Quito. Since then, it’s been happily ever after. Right? Not quite. While we are absolutely enjoying married life, marriage to a foreigner is a serious undertaking. It is not for the faint of heart. While all newlywed…