I had the amazing opportunity and honor to travel with and interview Céline Cousteau in the Galapagos. She is the daughter of the French explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, and the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau and …
Interview with Céline Cousteau on Conservation and Sustainability with Contiki Read More »
Blue-footed booby jokes never gets old and the Galápagos locals are taking in the English interpretation to the shops. T-shirts are sold throughout the islands that say “I Love Boobies” with a picture …
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One of the main reasons why I travel is to learn about the world we live in. I could easily travel around the world for travels sake and not learn …
Since I’m now suddenly in Argentina, it’s time to round up my time in Ecuador, a country I liked quite a lot! Total Days in Ecuador: 40 Total Days in …
I’ve always had a weird relationship with so called “party towns.” In case you’re not a familiar: party towns are small backpacker havens that exist solely for travelers to party …
New Years Eve is too much pressure. I don’t know why but every year I become convinced that things need to be perfect; that somehow the rest of the year …
Well it was bound to happen eventually. While I love a good thrill, I haven’t done nearly enough adventure activities on my travels. This is mostly because they usually cost …
Quito is a pretty city. Like really, really pretty: It’s over 500 years old, built by conquistadors on the site of an old Inca City. The huge old town …
Here’s the thing about altitude sickness: it sneaks up on you. It doesn’t affect everyone, and it doesn’t happen all the time, so you are lulled into a lovely sense …
Close to 5,000 meters / 16,400 feet, it was the highest altitude on land I’ve ever been to in my life. From where the van dropped us off, we still …
Cotopaxi, Ecuador: Climbing One of World’s Largest Active Volcanoes Read More »
