Although it is a small country, Ecuador contains many sites and activities that attract tourists: Amazon River tributaries, mountains, rain forests, active volcanoes, Inca ruins and the diverse wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Unfortunately, Ecuador also contains drug traffickers, arms dealers, organized crime and Colombian terrorists. Follow these safety… read more
A four-hour flight from Miami, Ecuador is located on the northwestern coast of South America. U.S. citizens need a passport but no visa for visits of under 90 days. Landscapes range from the lowlands on the Pacific coast to the volcani… read more
Quito -- pronounced KEE-toh -- is the capital city of Ecuador. With a location just 15 miles south of the equator, Quito is situated on the slope of an active volcano and the city's elevation is above 9,000 feet. read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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