Stretching from the icy glaciers of Chile all the way to Cartagena’s Caribbean coast, South America is a colossal continent. The diverse countries are full of cities waiting to be discovered. Some are colonial, some are cosmopolitan. Some are stunning, while some have a slightly more raffish charm...
Tag: Ecuador
Home to charming colonial cities, thriving indigenous communities, dense jungle and imposing volcanoes, Ecuador holds plenty of appeal for intrepid travellers from the capital of Quito to the eco-lodges of the Amazon. Find out more about this exciting travel destination with our blog posts.
Crossing Ecuador
It’s easy to overlook Ecuador and focus your excitement on the Galapagos Island. The country is the gateway to the groundbreaking archipelago where you will be able to experience animal encounters like no other. However, Ecuador is so much more then its famous neighbour. As the videographer...
10 interesting facts about the Galapagos Islands
Every year the Galapagos Islands tempt many travellers to its shores in search of the unique wildlife and otherworldly landscapes that captured the intrigue and imagination of Darwin himself – but how much do you really know about these fascinating islands? Read our top 10 interesting facts...
Top 10 facts about the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon is synonymous with South America. It’s the largest of the rainforests, supporting a huge number of plants and animals and hugely important to our own survival. Taking up most of the Amazon Basin, the Amazon rainforest is mostly contained within Brazil, and stretches into Peru, Ecuador, Colombia,...
A journey through Ecuador
Clare Kendall is a multi award-winning photojournalist based in Wiltshire, and her photographs and written articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the globe. Enjoy these extraordinary photos of hers from Ecuador, from villages and their colourful markets to dramatic volcanoes and jungle wildlife. For...