Over the last 8 years, I’ve accrued quite the curation of places to eat and drink in Amsterdam. My Google Maps is something of a joke amongst my friends – so many lists, hearts and want to go’s. I often get asked by friends and families for a list of the best places to eat and […]
What it’s really like to visit Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
This is certainly something I never thought I’d do, but I did it. I went to Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe and yes, I had a pretty good time. This may very well be one of the strangest travel experiences I’ve had, and I’ve been to some weird places. Like this cave full of penises in Thailand. […]
Where to eat in San Cristobal Galapagos
Breakfast in San Cristobal El Faro El Faro is a local favorite. In fact, we went here for breakfast one morning and saw Chok, our scuba master, enjoying a bite too. It was our last morning, so Mike wanted to have one last Ecuadorian breakfast. I was still feeling full from the night before so I […]
Best beaches in San Cristobal Galapagos
San Cristobal is one of the three main islands in the Galapagos and it’s got some of the top beaches! Here are the best beaches in San Cristobal Galapagos for surfing, snorkeling, sunsets, sea lions and more. Playa Lobería for surf and snorkel Playa Lobería translates to sea lion beach. Despite the name, this was not […]
Beginner dive spots in the Galapagos
Looking for beginner dive spots in the Galapagos? Santa Cruz and San Cristobal have plenty to choose from! During our stay in the Galapagos back in February, we booked three different dive experiences through three different dive companies. Here are the best places to dive in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal islands for beginners. I […]
Where to eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Going to Santa Cruz and wondering where you should eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos? Well, luckily, I spent a few days in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, which gave me plenty of time to taste the best of the island. The Galapagos islands tend to be more expensive than mainland Ecuador. The prices for food and […]
What to do in Santa Cruz Galapagos
Santa Cruz is not the largest island in the Galápagos, but it has the largest population and biggest town – Puerto Ayora. This makes Santa Cruz, particularly Puerto Ayora, the greatest jumping-off point to explore all the Galápagos Islands have to offer. Here you can find pretty much everything you go to the Galápagos for […]
Canyoning in Banos Ecuador
Baños is known as the adventure capital of Ecuador, and canyoning in Banos is a very popular activity. The town is also known as the “Gateway to the Amazon” as it’s the last city in the mountains before entering the jungle. The location makes Baños a great starting point for full Amazon tours and day […]
Ruta de las Cascadas Baños Ecuador
On day two in Baños, we decided to bike the infamous Ruta de las Cascadas from Baños to Pailón del Diablo. I had read a few blogs and was confident we could find our way independently, rather than join a tour group. I’m happy we chose this option, as we were able to spend as […]
The Pasochoa Summit Trek
The Pasochoa Summit Trek is often named as one of the best day hikes in Ecuador. We left from Cotopaxi Secret Garden at 8 am and spent five or six hours hiking roundtrip. At the summit we reached 4,220 meters or about 13,800 feet. Since it’s a longer hike with significant elevation, it’s recommended to […]