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How to get from Quito to Colombia (Ipiales, Pasto or Cali) By Bus (2018 update)

Paddy December 9, 2014May 4, 2018 35 Comments

There are two options to get from Quito (Ecuador) and across the border into Colombia, both of which are quite straightforward (updated 2018). You can either take a direct bus with one of the international flotas or you can make the journey yourself in a couple of small sections. (more…)

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Visiting the Middle of the World – Quito, Ecuador

Sarah Sarah December 8, 2014August 12, 2015 5 Comments

Quito is elevated at 2,800 metres above sea level, which makes it the highest official capital city in the World. Quito’s historic centre is one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved in the Americas and moreover Quito, along with Kraków, were the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in 1978. Must be worth a visit, if only for that! (more…)

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Canoeing in the Amazonian Flood Forest, Ecuador

Paddy December 8, 2014December 8, 2014 Leave a comment

When you think of Amazon Rainforest Brazil springs to mind, right? Rightly so, as 60% of the Amazon is located in Brazil. But the other 40% of the 2.1 million square miles of rainforest sprawls across another 8 Latin American nations, one of which being Ecuador, which is where we spent an incredible four days. (more…)

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Bangin’ Baños – Top Things To Do

Sarah Sarah December 2, 2014December 8, 2014 Leave a comment

Baños (de Agua Santa) is a small city in the Andean highlands of Ecuador situated under volcano Tungurahua. Its name, which is Spanish for “Baths (of sacred water),” comes from the famous hydrothermal springs in the area. It’s equally popular with foreigners as with Ecuadorians, and is an important hub for outdoor sports and jungle tours. (more…)

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Visit Cuenca’s Wednesday Market For Much More Than Grocery Shopping

Sarah Sarah November 29, 2014December 9, 2014 Leave a comment

We’ve been to our fair share of markets in South America, but the Wednesday market in Cuenca, Ecuador, is definitely our favourite. (more…)

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