Travelling to the Galapagos Islands is on many people’s bucket list. It is a trip of a lifetime and you want it to be perfect!

In Ecuador, New Year’s is not called New Years. It is called Año Viejo (old year.) Año Viejo is celebrated all over Ecuador, but it is slightly different from the coast to the highlands.

Have you ever stayed in a hotel where you feel like you are in a different time? Rumiloma is one of the cosiest hotels I have ever stayed in.

Cotopaxi national park is a free national park in Ecuador. Cotopaxi is the third highest active volcano in the world that reaches 5897 meters (19,347 feet) above sea level.

Tambopaxi is definitely the best place to stay in Cotopaxi National Park. You will get an excellent view of Cotopaxi volcano.

Ecuador has become a very popular country for expats. With amazing climate and low cost of living it is and one of the most popular places to move to for retired people.

You can find a lot of attractive Instagram spots in Ecuador’s capital. Everything from craters, lookouts, monuments and urban city life.

Ecuador is a small country in South America. It has four regions: Jungle, Andes, Coast and The Galapagos.

Isabela Island is a must see in the Galapagos Islands. Isabela is the biggest Island in the Galapagos Islands and you should spend at least two days if you decide to visit!

You have probably seen pictures of the swing at the end of the world. That swing is in Baños, Ecuador. In the last couple of years, this city got famous because of the Casa Del Arbol Swing.

There are many islands in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. North Seymour is one of the best you can visit. In this post, I will show you why.

It is so important to be prepared for the Galapagos Islands. One of the most important things is to know what to pack.

Puyo is at the entrance of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Many backpackers stop in Puyo on their way to Cuyabeno or Yasuni, which are deeper into the Amazon.

Visiting Mishaualli in the Ecuadorian Amazon is a dream come true. For me, as a Norwegian, the jungle is something I heard about and watched on tv.

Ecuador is a small country in South America, placed on the equator. Ecuador is crossing borders with Colombia and Peru.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located on the equator in South America. Imagine standing on the world’s highest point of the equator!

Mindo is in the cloud forest in Ecuador. It is only two hours from Quito. Mindo is known for its Butterflies, hummingbirds, and lush landscape.

Mama Negra festival is celebrated in Latacunga beginning of November every year. The tradition is inspired by Spanish, Incan, African and Mayan traditions.

You have probably heard of places to visit in Ecuador like The Galapagos Islands, Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca. Here is a list of my favourite none- touristy places to visit in Ecuador.

Nothing is better than drinking a coffee without being interrupted. And by that, I also mean good, quality coffee. No Starbucks, instant or fuel station coffee.