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Singapore – a city/state for one/two days. Modern buildings in Marina Bay, Buddhist and Hindu temples and lovely orchids.
Ecuador Travel Essentials: Practical Tips and Local Insights We’ve compiled the most important information and observations from our stay in Ecuador (data from early 2011). These tips will help you better prepare for your journey and avoid common mistakes. Basic… Continue Reading →
Isla Isabela – Galapagos’ Crown Jewel: Between Volcanoes and Paradise Beaches At dawn, we boarded a ferry ($25-30) to Isla Isabela – the youngest and wildest of Galapagos’ main islands. With only 1-2 daily crossings that fill quickly, advance booking… Continue Reading →
Galapagos – Darwin’s Paradise: Unforgettable Adventures in the Islands of Evolution After returning from the jungle, we spent just one night in Quito before heading to the legendary Galapagos at dawn. This is where Charles Darwin conceived his theory of… Continue Reading →
Otavalo Market – A Vibrant Tapestry of Andean Culture We began the final day of our Ecuadorian adventure before dawn – departing Baños at 4:30 am for Quito, then onward to famous Otavalo. Here in the heart of Imbabura’s Andean… Continue Reading →
From Galapagos to the Andes: Ecuadorian Adventures in Baños and Quilotoa Our return from the paradise islands of Galapagos to mainland Ecuador became a lesson in local logistics. From Puerto Ayora, we took a $1.80 bus to the dock, where… Continue Reading →
Ecuador’s Amazon – Between Magic and Mass Tourism At 11 PM, we left chilly, rainy Quito for an overnight bus journey to Lago Agrio – gateway to Ecuador’s Amazon. After eight hours crossing the Andes, the hot Oriente climate embraced… Continue Reading →
Quito – Capital in the Clouds and Equatorial Adventures Our flight from Bogotá landed in Quito well past midnight. Having anticipated travel challenges, we’d pre-booked an airport transfer ($10) and a stay at Colonial House hostel ($9 for a room… Continue Reading →
Ecuador – The Ultimate South American Adventure in Miniature While Ecuador might not top Polish travelers’ bucket lists (alongside Venezuela and other South American countries), this compact nation can dazzle even the most seasoned globetrotters. Why visit? Because Ecuador offers… Continue Reading →
Venezuela – wonderful and very challenging country. Tepui, jungle, Orinoco, warm sea, beautiful beaches and even more beautiful women.
Final Day in Venezuela – The Journey Home and Reflections Our last morning on Margarita Island began before dawn – by 5:00 AM we were up to catch our morning flight to Caracas. We had a moment of panic worrying… Continue Reading →
Isla Margarita – A Caribbean Paradise with Venezuelan Flair We woke up in Tucupita with relief – finally leaving our miserable lodging. Our travel plans to Margarita quickly collided with Venezuelan reality – no buses to Puerto la Cruz until… Continue Reading →
Orinoco – Journey to the Heart of Wild Venezuela After our exhausting Roraima trek, a day of relaxation in Ciudad Bolívar soothed both body and soul. A long, hot shower washed away weeks of grime, while local restaurants treated us… Continue Reading →