Ecuador

Otavalo. More than just a market

Otavalo. More than just a market

Does Otavalo have more to offer than the famous crafts market? The small, yet inconspicuous town between Quito and the Colombian border with a good dose of culture and a remarkable history is famous far beyond its borders. The handicraft market at Plaza de los […]

The best tips for one day in Quito, Ecuador

The best tips for one day in Quito, Ecuador

Located in the foothills of the Andes at an elevation of 2850 meters above sea level, Quito is the highest capital in the world. It is a narrow and long shaped city with colorful houses, colonial buildings, parks and squares in the old town and skyscrapers […]

An Ecuador itinerary with 9 epic stops

An Ecuador itinerary with 9 epic stops

When one of my best friends moved to Ecuador more than five years ago, she asked me to visit her. I googled the country but what I saw didn’t thrill me. Today I can tell you how wrong I was. After finally visiting this small […]