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Salento is one of the most beautiful places I saw in all of Colombia. Maybe you’re thinking like I was and saying meh, tall palm trees, what’s the big deal? But it’s amazing. If they were tall palm trees in the middle of a city, they’d be impressive but not so special. The rolling hills...
When you think of the Colombian landscape you probably thinking of lush green mountains, valleys, and rivers. Maybe the coastline of the Caribbean or Pacific jump into your head. Desert is probably the last thing on your mind. The Tatacoa Desert (desierto de tatacoa) will make you feel as...
If I had to pick my favourite spot in all of Colombia, Salento would make the short list. It’s a charming mountain village with a high concentration of boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants. Not too far from Bogotá or Cali, it makes for a great weekend trip. Although, the buses in...
Nearly everyone who backpacks around Latin America has either been to Colombia or has plans to go there. It’s a popular spot for travellers – and with good reason. These 13 things to do in Bogotá are a prime example. The landscape is jaw-dropping, the weather is great, the cost is...
Last Updated: May 8, 2022 Planning a trip to Ecuador? Want some advice on places you can’t miss and others that you can skip without missing much? You’ve come to the right place. The best Ecuador itinerary is going to include the must-see cities of Quito, Baños, and Cuenca. Depending on...
Top 10 Ecuadorian Foods There is something unique about Ecuadorian food. Dishes have been passed down for centuries from the Incas and even well before that. The top 10 Ecuadorian foods are a mixture of main courses, side dishes, soups, and there’s even a bonus at the end of the best...
Olón is the perfect little beach town in Ecuador. It’s everything you wish that Montañita wasn’t. Not too far up the coast from Guayaquil, you find the infamous party town of Montañita, Ecuador. It´s a ‘chill’ little surf/party town in Santa Elena Province in Southwest Ecuador. In the...
The short answer: Yes. Ecuador is safe. The long answer: Continue reading. Harmless iguanas in Parque Seminario, Guayaquil South America. A place where they love football and crime. During the day they kick around balls on fields made of gravel, and at night the knives come out and you’ll...
Loja (pictured above) and Vilcabamba. I didn’t stray too far from the conventional backpacker route in Ecuador. I hit the mainstay stops of Quito, Baños, Cuenca, and Montañita. The easy backpacking route in Ecuador takes you from Quito down through the Andes to Cuenca, and then west to...
People from Quito and Guayaquil have a bit of a rivalry with each other. They both think their city is better, and they’ll talk trash with each other about why. One thing they can agree on though is that Cuenca is the cream of the crop. It doesn’t have anywhere near the size of Quito or...