Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador

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I spent four days in Quito, Ecuador earlier this fall and had a magnificent time exploring the city solo. Although Quito is often seen as a stopover point on the way to another destination (namely the Galapagos Islands or the Amazon Rainforest), Quito is a lovely South American city that is fully deserving of its own trip. There are so many things to do in Quito that I recommend spending at least two or three full days in the city. Visit Quito's Old Town The first stop on the list … [Read more...]

Say Goodbye to Plastic: 10 Affordable Plastic Alternatives for Travelers

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This list of affordable plastic alternatives for travelers includes 10 must-have items for your next adventure. Every item on this list is under $20 and is easy to pack in your carry on or day bag. Most of the plastic we use is easily avoidable! Plus, buying one reusable item now will save you money in the long run when you don't have to buy the same throwaway products over and over again. These Reusable Straws Straws have been in the news a lot lately regarding their damage to sea … [Read more...]

Eat Like a Local with a Santa Barbara Food Tour

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Last weekend, I hopped on a plane to Southern California to visit one of my very best friends in her current city of Santa Barbara. Located about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is the definition of an idyllic California beach town. Surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains on one side and the glittering Pacific Ocean on the other, Santa Barbara is full of picture-perfect views in every direction. While we only had two short days together to explore Santa Barbara, I wanted to … [Read more...]

What to Pack for the Amazon Rainforest

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When I was looking up what to pack for the Amazon rainforest while planning my trip there, I was quite underwhelmed by the amount of practical packing information available on the internet. Now that I've been, here's everything you need to know about what to pack for the Amazon Rainforest!  I visited the rainforest during the dry season and did not experience any rain during my week-long adventure. This may have played a part in the amount of mosquitoes I had to deal with (not nearly as many … [Read more...]

A Week in the Amazon Rainforest

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Hello again, friends! I'm currently writing from an airport lounge in Mexico City at 5:30AM. I just finished a five hour flight from Quito and have a four hour layover until my flight home to Texas, and desperately wish I was asleep right now. But since I'm not, I'm so excited to tell you about what I have been doing for the past week. I took a solo trip to the Ecuador Amazon Rainforest. It was one of the best travel decisions I've ever made. Because the Amazon Rainforest is such a … [Read more...]