Quito

As a resident of Quito, but not much of a city person, one thing I appreciate about living here is how easy it is to escape the city. Many travelers don’t realize that they can explore most [...]

As much as you might want your children to become global citizens, traveling with kids can be intimidating, especially if you’re headed to a bustling, foreign city, like Quito. It helps to know [...]

I recently visited Naples, Florida and was astounded at how safe everything felt. People don’t roll up their car windows. People return lost items. People don’t lock their front doors. What? [...]

Are you wondering how to get to the Amazon Rainforest from Quito? The most popular destinations in Ecuador are the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, Otavalo, and Baños. If you consider [...]

Are you looking for things to do in Quito, Ecuador? Many people underestimate how much there is to do in Quito. The city is considered more of a jumping off point on your way to the Amazon or the [...]

Fancy one or more day trips from Quito? One of the reasons Quito is an excellent starting point for your exploration of the Ecuadorian mainland is because it’s ideally situated. You can plan [...]

Tengo chuchaqui. Una cerveza, por favor. ¿Dónde está el baño? Learning these essential phrases will ensure your survival while traveling through Ecuador. Actually, no (though they might be enough [...]

  Quito is the capital of Ecuador, and at over 2800 metres above sea level, it is also the second highest capital in the world after La Paz. Due to the fact that it is squeezed between two [...]