Category: South America
Uncover The Surprising Cost Of Visiting Quito, Ecuador
We were excited to get to Quito after visiting the Galapagos. Mainly to slow down the rate we were burning through cash. We knew that our lodging was going to be significantly cheaper, and that we had very minimal transport expenses. We were curious to see how our day-to-day spending would compare though, and how…
“The Best” Day Of Adventures: Cotopaxi National Park Tour
“In conclusion, Cotopaxi is the best!” This is the final sentence of a recent writing assignment that Isaac submitted. (The full version is at the bottom of this post.) I’m not sure if it is good or bad, but Isaac doesn’t always seem to remember things how they actually happened. I clearly remember him crying…
How To Get From Quito To Colombia Through Rumichaca
Our bus is canceled? What? Why? This is how our trip started when we were getting ready to leave Quito, Ecuador. Continue reading to hear more of our crazy story of how we got from Quito to Colombia, helpful tips for along the way and the steps to crossing the land border at Rumichaca. This…
Costs In The Galapagos: How To Budget Your Trip
I’m a pretty transparent person, and I’ve learned so much from others who have let their guard down and shared openly. So, while money is often a taboo topic, let’s discuss it. 😁 I am going to share with you how much it costs in the Galapagos to help you budget for this epic adventure….
Trip To The Middle Of The World – Which One Is Best?
Tourist traps. We typically run the other direction. Every now and then you have to bite though, right? I mean we are in Ecuador. Ecuador = Equator, so why not go check out a couple of places that highlight this feature. We were only a $15 Uber ride away, so why not take a trip…
The Top Spots To See In Historic Downtown Quito
Quito! Before we start talking about historic downtown Quito, a lot of you lovely readers have been wondering what it’s like here. Quito is a very long, skinny city with a population of between 2 and 3 million people. Because it is surrounded by mountains, there are limits to where they have space for roads…
Two Day Itinerary To Isabela Island, Galapagos With Kids
The Galápagos archipelago consists of 13 major islands and 7 smaller islands. Only 4 of these islands have human settlements, Santa Cruz (where we stayed), Isabela Island, San Cristobal and Floreana. These areas only make up 3% of the total area of the Galápagos, the rest is a protected National Park. We spent only two…
Bartolome: An Unforgettable Day Trip In The Galapagos
We have to be on a bus at 5:50am? I haven’t had to get up and be ready for the day in, well I guess since we flew down here. BUT STILL! The trip to Bartolome was going to be a long day. We were so excited! That didn’t matter. This was one of the…
Discover The Magic Of The Famous Galapagos Tortoises
Why do most people come to the Galapagos? To see the giant Galapagos tortoises of course! And that is what we promptly did upon arrival. The Galapagos tortoises live on most of the islands here. We were based on the island of Santa Cruz, and the easiest way for us to see them was to…
How To Guide To Arriving To The Galapagos
We are packed into the Jeep as we speed aggressively through busy Chicago traffic. Not enough seat belts for all of us. The luggage stacked high in the back. All of us a bit anxious as we are finally moving on to our real journey starting in the Galapagos after a month-long pit stop in…