Galápagos Islands on a budget | Can it be done?
The Galápagos Islands were not really on our travel list mainly due to the cost. But as with more and more backpackers on a budget we decided that we simply could not go past with out giving this beautiful and iconic destination some of our time and hard earned money. Over the course of this […]
Laguna de Cuicocha | How to hike this beautiful volcanic Lake
Laguna de Cuicocha is a volcanic crater lake on the outskirts of Otavalo in northern Ecuador. It’s an easy day hike using public transport so is an ideal hike for budget conscious backpackers. It is situated at the base of the Cotacachi Volcano and is classed as active although it hasn’t shown any sign of activity […]
Hike Fuya Fuya | Day hike from Otavalo the ultimate guide
Fuya means cloud in Kichwa the local indigenous language of the Otavalos people. Legend says that the clouds are born here on it’s twin peaks. When you hike the inactive volcano you will realise why as the clouds seem to form around the peaks then set off on their journey across the amazing landscape around […]
Otavalo | Experience more than the unique indigenous market town
Otavalo is a town in the Andean highlands in the Imbabura province of northern Ecuador. It’s surrounded by volcanoes and the most amazing landscape and really is worth a visit if you’re heading to Ecuador. The town has a large population of indigenous people and they bring a colourful vibe to the town. The people […]