We're republishing this article with new links to the revised edition of Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands: Outdoor Adventure, Indigenous Culture, Sustainable Travel (Revised). I’ve traveled and sought out new places my entire adult life and like to think I’ve...
I’m reviewing the ICEMULE R-Jaunt 20L soft-sided backpack cooler. No spoilers but please know that there are affiliate links in this article. Thanks in advance for supporting our website!The folks at ICEMULE asked if we'd like to take a look at and review one of their...
I’ve traveled and sought out new places my entire adult life and like to think I’ve got the trip prep process down pretty good. One thing I’ve learned is the importance of a good guide book (just counted and we have 19 of them for places on four continents) to get the...
Having lived in six countries and worked in more than forty, I can tell you that knowing when to shake a hand, kiss a cheek, or pay for a drink can be the difference between a wonderful experience and a night in a Bolivian jail. Something A Little Different That's why...
As you may have noticed from our blog, we really like to explore the ancient cultures and traditions of South America. We’re also suckers for a good museum. In Cuenca, we hit the jackpot! Incredibly, there are days-worth of great opportunities to see ruins and explore...
In my article about visiting the Labyrinth of a Thousand Illusions, I wrote that our trip on the Nangaritza River was worthy of its own post. Well, here it is. It’s not Tom and Huck’s trip down the Mississippi River, but it was interesting. Not Your Average Nangaritza...
