Travelogues Ecuador

After crossing the Andes by bus, we arrived in Montañita, a small town on the Ecuadorian coast. For us, it was the most beautiful coast so far, as the green jungle meets the...

It's hard to believe that we have been staying in Quito for almost ten days now. While other travelers would already have to pack their bags again, luckily our journey is just...

A unique nature awaits me on the Galapagos Islands. On land as well as in the water.

Today we walked towards the Old Town in beautiful weather. At first, we walked in the wrong direction because our location was not accurately marked on the map. However, we...

After enjoying a few sunny days in Baños, we continued on a trekking tour from Isinliví to Chuchilán to Quilotoa. The bus ride itself was an adventure, as the small mountain...

October 27, 2018 We met up with three of our dive buddies the night before. A couple from England and a Belgian. Together, we're going to explore the island by taxi. There's so...

My stay in the very beautiful town of Baños unfortunately didn't have such a pleasant start: My camera was stolen from my backpack on the bus from Latacunga here. I'm not...

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Back in the hunting seat... a few more days...

Ready for the road trip in the overpriced Chevrolet Spark

Mompiche is a totally laid back, cute, little village and surf paradise at the pacific coast of Ecuador. Strucked by a huge earthquake in april 2016, being extremely near to the...

Hello my dears! I haven't been in touch for a little while because I was a bit sick for two days. Nothing serious, but I needed some time to recover. I think last week was just...

It was not my intention for my last part to be so reflective, as the weekend was anything but sad! But sometimes it's good to let these thoughts go:) So it continues on day...

The journey begins

For the 11th of August, we had booked canyoning in Rio Cashaurco. There were three different difficulty levels and we chose the "Nivel mas alto" - previous canyoning experience...

Today was an adventure. Actually, we started the day quite leisurely, not knowing what to expect. After a two-hour drive to the Cotopaxi Nature Park, where the eponymous and...

The Ecuadorian lagoon landscape captivates me with entire forests standing in the water, creating a breathtaking atmosphere at dusk through the reflection. As a highlight, we swim...

Our last mission for acclimatization was the summit of Iliniza Norte at 5126 m. Since the 'big tour' was supposed to start on Friday, we planned the two-day Iliniza Tour for...

The town of Latacunga is really not very nice and doesn't have much to offer. But it is the starting point for many trips in the area. In my hostel Tiana, I booked a guided tour...

26.09. Today, I'll have breakfast at the Rotwandigen Cafe. It couldn't be better, just like a 5-star hotel - if you ignore the champagne and salmon. Fruit, yogurt, cereals,...

I wake up early because I have a few things to do before continuing my journey. I need to get some cash in the city, take photos of the cathedral and fruit store, if possible...

Amazonas, Day 3: Of Shamans and Birthdays

Quito Time for movement and activities! The new year began in Quito - the capital of Ecuador. After Guayaquil, Quito is the second largest city in the country with a population...

Back in Quito after the Galapagos adventure, it's office time for two days because a lot has to be planned. This includes the hike in Cotopaxi National Park. Cotopaxi is the...

Banos - we were warned that it's a national holiday. Of course, we didn't listen. So we got on the bus hoping that there would still be some available hostels... all the...

The first days in Quito were mixed. Exhausted from the long flight full of turbulence and delays and with a cold in tow. We immediately agreed to take it slow. The free walking...

Hello dear ones, Another week has passed, during which I have experienced an incredible amount. Ecuador truly has a lot to offer! Last proper Saturday, I hiked up the...

view of Cotapaxi

For our last days on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, we booked a treehouse in Puerto Lopez. The actual tourist and party place in Ecuador is Montañita, which is located slightly...

For now, goodbye Ecuador...