Few years ago I made a trip of a lifetime. It was to one of the most unknown and unheard-of places on the earth, and yet I still remember it to be one of the most refreshing and eye-opening…
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The Galapagos Islands in Ecuador is definitely one of the world’s most unique destinations. When I first went there, I was completely astounded by the beauty of that place and everything it had to offer. It was my first…
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, life isn’t necessarily a burst of color. There are lots of palms and flowers here and there, but because of the burning sun and lack of water everything green eventually turns into yellow. So it is…
For many people, Ecuador is a dream come true because of its spectacular nature. And indeed, the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador’s national parks are so beautiful that it’s no wonder they are considered to be some of the world’s…
Before my trip to the Galapagos I never really thought about how diverse the marine ecosystem is. The Gulf of Riga in Latvia, where I originally come from, is quite shallow and not known for its snorkeling and scuba…
Living as an expat in Ecuador is definitely a big “shock” – culture shock, climate shock, food shock, everything shock. The most important “shock”, however, is the one regarding people and their behavior. There are so many things about…
Over the last few years Ecuador has become a popular destination among tourists from all over the world. There are indeed many reasons to visit Ecuador, the world’s leading green destination and the winner of World’s Travel Awards. Ecuador…
Christmas, or Navidad, in Ecuador is probably most celebrated holiday throughout the year. As a very religious country, Ecuador is also very family-oriented, but during Christmas family traditions are doubled, tripled, and quadrupled. Christmas is indeed family time, but…