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Middle of the World with Molly

Sea Lion Colony on South Plaza
Sea Lion Colony on South Plaza
14 days, 2 girls, 5 regions, 9 Condors, and endless empanadas made for a priceless experience exploring the beautiful country of Ecuador. My travel partner, Molly, and I were so fortunate to travel through The Galapagos, Quito, Otavalo, Baños, and Cotopaxi. Our two-week adventure had no shortage of incredible landscapes, wonderful food, and amazing people.
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Achiotillo, Granadilla, Chirimoya, oh my!

The Otavalo Valley & Market

On our first full day in Ecuador my travel partner, Molly, and I (along with the help of our guide Giovanni) were off to visit the Otavalo Valley. I must admit that originally this area of Ecuador did not rank high on my list of things to see. Otavalo is primarily known for its textile market. While the Otavalo market operates everyday, it’s …
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The view from the Condor Towers

Colonial Quito

For those who can afford a bit of extra time before or after their adventure, I would highly recommend spending a day or two in Quito, one of Ecuador’s many UNESCO world Heritage sites. The capital city offers something for everyone. My travel partner, Molly, and I had no issue filling two days in Quito visiting the most popular sites, and …
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Sunny San Cristobal Island

Galapagos Cruise Day! Getting to the Galapagos

The Galapagos has two primary jumping off points, Quito and Guayaquil. By most standards, these airports are interchangeable, but there are a few reasons you might choose one over the other. As a port town on the coast, Guayaquil is the closer airport and offers a direct flight to the islands. However, my travel partner, Molly, and I chose Quito …
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Our Ship, The Natural Paradise

A day in the Life on-board a Galapagos Cruise

Regardless of the specific ship or island, all Galapagos itineraries will follow a very similar format. In order to preserve the Galapagos and protect the wildlife, the Galapagos National Park Directorate helps to orchestrate tourism of the islands. All travelers are allowed one land and one water activity per day, but often you’ll …
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Exploring North Seymour Island

Galapagos Packing Regrets & Recommendations

Ecuador boasts a number of various geographical regions from the Andes to the Amazon. With this comes a variety of climates and temperatures. The most grueling of these climates, in my opinion, is the Galapagos. The equatorial sun, humidity, and terrain unlike any other can make for a packing conundrum. Experiencing both land and sea each day, …
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The grounds of Hacienda El Porvenir

Cotopaxi National Park

The minute Molly and I returned from the islands, we were whisked away from the Quito airport to Cotopaxi. After about 90 minutes, our van made its way up a cobblestone path to Hacienda El Porvenir. I was sad to say good-bye to the Galapagos, but the mountains surrounding us reminded me of Montana back home. Cotopaxi Volcano welcomed us in the …
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Exploring the main square in Baños

Beautiful Baños

Our Ecuador adventure ended in the beautiful city of Baños, located approximately 3 hours away from Quito. Tucked into a small valley at the mouth of the Amazon, Banos is a vibrant city known for a plethora of attractions. This fast growing tourist town has a little something for everyone.



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Plaza de San Francisco, Quito

Travel Tips & Tidbits!

One of the greatest joys of traveling is learning about and experiencing different cultures and customs. Stepping outside of my comfort zone and experiencing beyond what I consider ”normal” is thrilling. From food, to transportation, to weather, I found a few specific things most fascinating during my travels in Ecuador. These …
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