Where To Go Instead: 9 Famous Places and their Better Alternatives
Some well-known places are genuinely wonderful. Some just have a good marketing team. Here are nine lesser-known places to check out and have a better time for less money or hassle. Go on, admit it – part of the reason you might travel to a place is to say...
Destination: the equator – and our search to find the middle of the earth in Ecuador
The country is named after it, after all. With the equator being so close to Quito, we couldn’t help but take in a couple of sites dedicated to it – and naturally, there’s a twist to them. We start the story at the Mitad del Mundo just outside of...
Getting Around: Cuenca, Ecuador to Chiclayo, Northern Peru
New category time! ‘Getting Around’ posts are about getting around the globe more easily – screw-ups and successes alike The cities Cuenca, Ecuador: one of Ecuador’s wealthier and tourist-friendly cities, especially for the older crowd or...
Destination: The Otavalo Animal and Craft Markets (Otavalo, Ecuador)
It’s not every day you follow a cow to the market. Held only once a week on early Saturday mornings, Otavalo’s Animal Market is not what you would describe as the easiest thing to see for yourself. If you are sensitive to the treatment of animals, this...
Fun Things to do Around the World While Naked (SFW)
Go on, say it: naked. It’s not a dirty word. If you’re of the adventurous type, Valentine’s Day is a great chance to try something a little daring with your partner / lover / spouse. While there’s always a place to go skinny-dipping, I thought...
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