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Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing

August 18, 2020 by Tom Bentley2 Comments

Photo by Alice Bourget [Note: this piece was written in pre-pandemic days, first accepted by the LA Times, but had a couple of long publication delays. And then the pandemic arrived. Ecuador was hit hard. Milton’s tours, listed at the end, are suspended. Here’s to travel to come!] When I was around 10, I tagged along to my brother’s Boy Scout meeting, where one activity was making art projects. Given instruction, I sprayed a clothespin with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Art, Bus Travel, Coffee, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Festival, Japan, Music, Palm Trees, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South America, Spain, Taxi, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

4 Epic Treks in South America You Need To Know About

January 13, 2020 by Suzanne ELeave a Comment

South America has some of the highest mountain ranges in the world (like the Andes) - it is the second-highest mountain range in the world. The continent offers some of the best and challenging hikes in the world. Even one-day hikes are sure to test the endurance and strength of the mightiest trekkers and hikers. With different landscapes spread across the continent, it offers diverse views to suit the needs of every hiker out there. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Andes, Canyon, Colombia, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Glacier, Hiking, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Rainforest, South America, Trekking, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

The Things You Carry, the Things You Leave Behind

July 7, 2019 by Tom Bentley7 Comments

When I was 16, I hitchhiked with my older brother from Los Angeles to Vancouver. Being lean and hungry types, we knew we needed fortification for the long journey. So it made perfect sense that we’d load our backpacks—already substantial, with their sturdy wood and metal frames—with canned foods of every type. Chili, fruit cocktail, soup. That one of the laden backpacks now weighed about as much as a sports car wasn’t that daunting until a day or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Bahamas, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Food and Wine, Journey, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Sports, Vancouver

Today’s Best Western

June 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Phoenix – With its fall 2017 debut, BW Signature Collection by Best Western was the newest addition to the rapidly growing Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio. Today, the soft brand is on the move, with the arrival of its first international location in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. As part of the "Today's Best Western" campaign, which launched earlier this year, the company is this month going "Behind the Brands" with a closer look at BW … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arizona, Business Travel, Canada, Ecuador, Food and Wine, Internet, Italy, Lodge, Markets, New York City, North America, Peru, Switzerland, Vermont

Peru’s Inca Heartland: An Experiential Vacation With Kuoda Travel

December 17, 2017 by Allison Tibaldi2 Comments

I’m in a remote Peruvian village in the Sacred Valley, deep in the heart of the Inca world. Surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains and cobalt blue lakes, agrarian rhythms define life here, just as they have for centuries. I feel as far off the beaten track as I can possibly get. I’m spending the afternoon with the women of the village. Traditionally dressed with their long black hair in precise plaits, it’s as if time has stood still. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Chile, Culinary travel, Culture, Ecuador, Journey, Machu Picchu, Peru, Restaurants, South America, Spain, Village, Wanderlust

Vaping Whilst Travelling – What You Need To Know

February 9, 2017 by Holly BLeave a Comment

Many people may be thinking about booking their summer holiday at this time of year – as it gives us something to aim towards while we’re trying to traverse through the chilly winter months. We all have a different idea of the perfect holiday – some of us may want to go skiing whilst others may prefer an adventure holiday. But, no matter where you’d like to go, it is important to get lots of information about the destination beforehand. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, British Columbia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, India, Indiana, Ireland

Quito, Ecuador – January 2017

January 1, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

Quito is the highest capital city in the world (approximately 2800 meters) and earned one of the first UNESCO World Heritage designations in 1978. It is a bustling city spread out between valleys and sprawls partway up the massive mountains that surround it. While the Galapagos Islands garner much of the attention of tourists - a visit to Quito offers a variety of attractions both in and outside the city. Setup "home base" in the lively La … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Ecuador, Hiking, Museum, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, South America, Volcano

FlightHub Presents Top 12 South American Wonders

October 29, 2015 by Juan F2 Comments

FlightHub, the largest Canadian online travel company, is a firm that strives to inspire people to become travellers and catch that wanderlust bug. There are 12 countries in South America with their own unique features and FlightHub has tallied and compared them here for you. Natural sites, historical infrastructures and majestic landforms scattered all over the continent. If you ever decide to explore the vast continent, make sure to bring a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Argentina, Art, Chile, Colombia, Desert, Ecuador, Food and Wine, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Peru, Sailing, South America, Trekking, Wanderlust, Wildlife

Galapagos Islands Recognized as one of the World’s Best by Travel + Leisure Readers

August 2, 2015 by Dave3 Comments

NEW YORK (Aug. 1, 2015) – Ecuador’s Ministry of Tourism is proud to announce that the Galapagos Islands have been honored as “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure magazine. This consumer-based nomination recognizes the best of the best in travel across various categories including airlines, cities, destination spas, hotels, islands, tour operators and safari outfitters among others. The Galapagos Islands were not only ranked first on the list of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa Safari, Beach, Culture, Ecuador, Museum, New York City, Paradise, Sand, Scuba Diving, Wildlife

The Global Scavenger Hunt Entry Deadline Nears

January 23, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

The 2015 Travel World Championship EventEntry Deadline Approaches SANTA MONICA, USA The deadline to enter the 2015 edition of the travel world championship, The Global Scavenger Hunt, is February 1st with only a few spots open for those wanting to compete for “The World’s Greatest Travelers” title and trophy--and chance to earn a free trip around the world with their triumph. Serious travelers are a competitive breed, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, America, Culture, Ecuador, Houston, India, Indiana, Kenya, Santa Monica, Scavenger Hunt, Sri Lanka, Travel Writing Contest

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