5 wellness retreats to find your zen
These days hotels need to do more than just pamper you, today with wellness and self-care becoming increasingly important…
Who’s afraid of sharks? Galapagos shark encounters you won’t forget
“The Galapagos islands?”, a prospective visitor muses… “Ah yes, the land of Giant tortoises, iguanas and Darwin’s famous finches…”…
A tribe protecting wildlife in the Amazon
In Ecuador, the giant river otter´s conservation status is categorized as Critically Endangered after decades of indiscriminate hunting. One…
Escape to Paradise! Top 5 activities in the Amazon of Ecuador
Gridlock traffic. Sunless days working indoors. The relentless cacophony of the city… do you need to escape from the…
7 perfect destinations for extroverts
According to the most extensive study on personal space boundaries ever completed, people need less personal space in regions…
5 South American beaches you’ll absolutely love
Bathed by the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and by the Caribbean Sea, South America can boast…
The 5 most photographed sites in Galapagos
While most people consider Galapagos as a wildlife photographer’s paradise (they are not wrong), the islands also offer a…
Top 5 mammals to see on your Amazon adventure
One of the magnificent wonders of our natural world is the Amazon rainforest. Spanning nine countries in total, the…
6 terrific reasons to take your time in Quito
Quito has attracted drama, excitement, extraordinary beauty and a tantalising touch of danger since the dawn of human history….
5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge
Some destinations are simply amazing, offering us unique and sublime moments. An eco-lodge in the Amazonian jungle is one…
9 places to swim with penguins in Galapagos
The Galapagos penguin is one of the smallest and rarest of the 20 species of penguins alive today. Only…
The best luxury alternatives to cruises in the Galapagos Islands
Many people dream of a holiday to the Galapagos Islands, a magical collection of islands rich in wildlife and…
The mysterious bush dog: a rare canine species in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve
At one of the most bio diverse places on earth, Yasuní National Park and Biosphere Reserve, you have a…
5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas
Those people who have dived alongside a giant manta ray — witnessing its gentle, elegant and avian-like motions —…
5 stunning examples of Galapagos beauty
The beauty of the Galapagos Islands is not something that can be explained- only experienced. The archipelago has 1336…
Galapagos: the 7 top-rated visitor sites
We asked 12 naturalist guides with a combined 231 years of guiding experience in Galapagos to rate each visitor…
