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Running the Ruta del Hielero Trail Race at the Chimborazo Volcano

Posted by Kelly April 22, 2017 Travel Ecuador

I recently had the opportunity to run my first ever trail race, and I can confidently say it wasn't just any old trail race! It was the Ruta del Hielero, a new trail race that

Adventure in Baños de Agua Santa

Posted by Kelly April 14, 2017 Travel Ecuador adventure, allyouneedisecuador, banos, bike, casa de arbol, Ecuador, pailon de diablo, South America, swing at the edge of the world, travel, water sports, waterfall

Baños de Agua Santa, mostly commonly referred to as Baños, is one of the most visited destinations for tourists and Ecuadorians alike. Its popularity is well-deserved for the amount of adventure activities concentrated within the

From the Royal Enfield: How Traveling by Motorcycle will Take your Travel Experience to the Next Level

Posted by Kelly March 14, 2017 Live & Work Abroad, Travel Ecuador

Top reasons one *should* hate travel by motorcycle: It is uncomfortable You get dirty You get wet You get cold You sit in the same position for hours on end If something breaks you're screwed

Mindo, Ecuador – Put it on your travel bucket list now.

Posted by Kelly March 10, 2017 Travel Ecuador birds, butterfly, chocolate, coffee, Ecuador, hike, hiking, mariposario, mariposas, mindo, photography, travel ecuador, travel south america, viajar, what to do, where to eat, where to go

Mindo is a beautiful quaint town situated in the cloud forest in northern Ecuador. Best known for its birds, butterflies, and natural beauty, Mindo is perfect for any traveler looking to get away. Bonus: the

A Perfect Day in Cuenca: Where to Go & What to See and Do Like A Local

Posted by Kelly February 19, 2017 Travel Ecuador All you need is Ecuador, bar, brewery, cafe, cocktail, Cuenca, Ecuador, restaurant, South America, travel, walking tour, what to do in cuenca

Whether you’re a tourist or a resident, a perfect day in Cuenca totally exists. After living here one year, I still relish in the beauty of the city and take the chance to play tourist

What Not-to-Miss in Ecuador (On a Budget)

Posted by Kelly February 4, 2017 Travel Ecuador allyouneedisecuador, amazon, Andes, backpack, banos de ambato, black sheep inn, Cajas, canoa, coast, cotopaxi, Cuenca, Ecuador, hostal izhcayluma, jungle, montanita, puyo, quilotoa, secret garden hostel, sierra, South America, travel, vilcabamba

Ecuador is called "El pais de 4 mundos" (The Country of 4 Worlds) for good reason. In just one day you can pass through the Oriente (Amazon), Sierra (Andes), and the coast! Ecuador is such

The Best Day Trips from Cuenca, Ecuador

Posted by Kelly January 30, 2017 Travel Ecuador artisan, banos, Biblian, Cajas National Park, Chordeleg, Cuenca, Ecuador, Giron, Gualaceo, hike, Ingapirca, Naranjal, Saraguro, Sigsig, South America, Tarqui, travel, Waterfalls, what to see, where to go, Yunguilla

Cuenca has so much to offer in its centro historico, but if you are a resident or a traveler with some extra days, you should consider venturing out of town! Whether you're looking to hike

Posted by Kelly December 16, 2016 Travel Ecuador alausi, allyouneedisecuador, banos, banos de ambato, beach, black sheep inn, botanical garden, Cajas, Cajas National Park, canoa, casa de arbol, catedral nueva, chucchilan, crater lake, Cuenca, Ecuador, fall in love, hobbit home, hostal izhcayluma, hostel secret garden, jungle, montanita, oriente, pailon de diablo, paragliding, paute, podacarpus national park, puyo, quilotoa, reverse culture shock, riobamba, sierra, South America, sucua, swing, swing at the edge of the world, the devils nose train, travel, vilcabamba, Volcan Cotopaxi, waterfall, Zamora

Cajas National Park Cajas National Park lies outside of the city of Cuenca. Spend one day hiking or a whole week. The park is HUGE and offers hundreds of lakes. Volcan Cotopaxi View of the