Cycling along the route of the waterfalls

What I liked best in Banos besides swinging at the Casa del Arbol was cycling along the route of the…

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The swing at the end of the world is in Banos

One of my reasons to travel to Ecuador was swinging in Banos. Or to be correct: once I knew I…

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The hike on Cotopaxi

Ecuador has a number of active volcanoes and the Cotopaxi is one of them. Nonetheless you can hike it. It…

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The Otavalo Market and the Cotacachi Cayapas Reserve

The best way to go up to the Otavalo market is by bus. Otavalo town, in the north of Ecuador, not…

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The flowers of Ecuador and Galapagos

The manifold flowers of Ecuador and Galapagos are more than impressive. In the cities the garden varieties bloom in abundance…

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Sightseeing in Quito during carnival

Arriving in Quito takes your breath away. Literally! That city lies 2.850m above sea level and every step you take…

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The Churches of Quito

The historical centre of Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. Especially the many churches of Quito in…

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Why you should travel to Ecuador

I’ll be honest here. When a friend asked me if I wanted to go to the Galápagos with her, I…

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