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Destination Ecuador

Everything you need to know: Travel guides, itineraries, travel costs and more

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Cuenca Ecuador | Photo by Fernando Tapia on Unsplash

How much does it cost to explore Ecuador?

Paul RykenFirst Published: 24 Mar 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Afford your trip, Ecuador Leave a Comment

South America is considered to be one of the most affordable continents for travellers. Check out this article to learn how much it costs to visit Ecuador.

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Rumi Wilco Ecolodge, Vilcabamba, Ecuador

2017 Travel Awards for Ecuador

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 22 Mar 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Ecuador Leave a Comment

Check out the best and worst of awards for our eleven weeks of travel through Ecuador. Some may surprise and even shock you.

Best and Worst
Chimborazo

Exploring the Andes in Ecuador

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 20 Mar 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Ecuador Leave a Comment

Find out how you can hike up and mountainbike ride down the highest mountain Ecuador’s and some challenging hikes around the Quilotoa loop…

HikingOutdoor AdventuresTrip Planning
Santo Cenaculo - One of many churches in Cuenca Ecuador

Loja, Vilcabamba and Cuenca – Beauties of Southern Ecuador

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 06 Mar 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Ecuador Leave a Comment

Experience true Ecuadorean life in Loja as the cultural capital, Vilcabamba with amazing hikes and Cuenca – which represents the most European city and is home to the most ex-pats.

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Iguana resting on rocks in Galapagos Islands

How to explore the Galápagos Islands independently and affordably

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 21 Feb 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Ecuador Leave a Comment

Find out how to enjoy land-based adventures in Galapagos Islands and how you can save money at the same time!

Outdoor AdventuresTrip PlanningWildlife Encounters
Hot pools and streams in Mindo

Mindo and Papallacta: Cloud forests and hot springs

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 09 Feb 2017Last Updated: 13 Mar 2020 Ecuador Leave a Comment

Two classic tourist spots to visit in Ecuador, but be warned there are some catches. Read what we researched and subsequently found out.

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At Centro Cultural Itchimbia for the photo in front of Quito sign

Quito – a most beautiful big city

Sandra RosenauFirst Published: 24 Jan 2017Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 Ecuador Leave a Comment

Quito, second highest capital in the world, with volcanoes all around, and 2.5 million inhabitants, is truly an amazing city. With a historic centre, Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centres in the Americas.

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Paul and Sandra of Minimalist Journeys at Arrowtown, New Zealand in June 2020 Hi there, we are Sandra and Paul, a Gen-X couple passionate about values-based living and sustainable travel. Do you want to design a better lifestyle for yourself and pursue what truly matters to you? Do you want to travel affordably in a more authentic and respectful way? Great. Our website and online courses are for you.
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