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Ecuador

Ecuador / Latin America

The ultimate Ecuador travel guide

20 April 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

The perfect 2-3 week Galápagos & mainland Ecuador travel itinerary

7 April 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

An honest review of Ecuador Hop

3 April 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

The best place to scuba dive with Manta Ray in Ecuador: Bajo Cope, Ayangue

2 April 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

9 amazing things to do in Baños: a guide to Ecuador’s adventure capital

1 April 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Ruta de las Cascadas: biking the Waterfall Route in Baños, Ecuador

29 March 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Hiking to Refugio José Rivas & Cotopaxi Glacier in Ecuador

28 March 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

What to do in Quito: 12 awesome things to do in Ecuador’s capital

27 March 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Absolutely everything you need to know about a land-based trip to the Galápagos (without a cruise)

8 March 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Galápagos packing list: what to pack for a land-based trip

7 March 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Galápagos on a budget: Santa Cruz Island & Puerto Ayora travel guide

6 March 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

A day trip to Isla Bartolomé, the most photogenic island in the Galápagos

26 February 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Galápagos on a budget: Isla Isabela & Puerto Villamil travel guide

24 February 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Snorkelling at Las Tintoreras on Isla Isabela, Galápagos

24 February 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Los Humedales & El Muro de las Lágrimas: a guide to cycling to the Wall of Tears on Isla Isabela

23 February 2020
Ecuador / Latin America

Snorkelling at Los Tuneles: the best day tour on Isla Isabela, Galápagos

22 February 2020
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A practical guide to altitude sickness in South America

29 October 2019

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I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James). I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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