What is it about crossing international borders overland that makes one nervous in anticipation, even though you have nothing to hide? At Hosteria Izhcayluma, we made friends with two Americans, Janice and Andrew, who are also travelling for a year and in the same direction. Together, we departed taking an early bus towards Zumba where we expected…
Against a backdrop of historic churches, parks, museums, monasteries, squares, and buildings, the city streets of Cuenca are filled with multi-colored murals, street art at it’s finest. Since 2013, Cuenca is the only town in Ecuador with an ordinance that regulates street art, developed to discourage illegal defacing and trespassing of both private and public spaces.…
The Quilotoa Loop or traverse is a hiking circuit that starts in the nearby Andean Villages leading to the Laguna Quilotoa. It can be done in a few days, three days starting from Sigchos, or two days starting in Isinlivi to Chugchilan and ending at the crater. With our main bags stashed in the hostel…
Packing light — what a challenge. We’ve been anticipating and preparing for our round-the-world trip for over two years. After reading many travellers packing list, tips and tricks, and debating many items, here’s what we’ve settled on. “There is an intense but simple thrill in setting off in the morning on a mountain trail, knowing that everything…
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