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Where to Stay in Ecuador: Mini Hotel Reviews

Where to Stay in Ecuador: Mini Hotel Reviews

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We recently covered Tamara’s Galapagos cruise and also some tips for visiting Ecuador, but this week we are digging into where to stay in Ecuador. Tamara gives a recap of her trip including some mini hotel reviews for Hacienda La Danesa, Mashpi Lodge, and Hacienda Zuleta. Episode Highlights Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador including 5 nights in the Galapagos,… Read More

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Ecuador Travel Tips & Itinerary

Ecuador Travel Tips & Itinerary

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We recently talked about Tamara’s trip to the Galapagos but today we are talking more about the logistics about traveling to Ecuador and some travel tips. Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador, including 5 nights in the Galapagos and found it a warm and welcoming country with beautiful and diverse landscapes. Amazing Ecuador helped Tamara organize her trip. Episode Highlights… Read More

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Set Sail on a Galapagos Cruise Aboard the Galaxy Yacht

Set Sail on a Galapagos Cruise Aboard the Galaxy Yacht

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Tamara is just back from a 5-night Galapagos Islands cruise on board the Galaxy Yacht. She was hosted on this trip by Galaxy Expeditions but all opinions are her own. Galaxy Expeditions operates a number of yachts in the Galapagos and also can arrange for land travel in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. The Galaxy Yacht has eight cabins for a… Read More

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205: Epic Family Vacations & Hotels

205: Epic Family Vacations & Hotels

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It is a new year and time to start dreaming about planning an amazing family vacation to celebrate getting through the last two years. Since so many of us are in that dreaming stage right now, this week we talk to Tara Cannon, from Pint Size Pilot, to get her recommendations on some epic family vacation destinations and unique hotels… Read More

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086: Planning a Trip to the Galapagos

086: Planning a Trip to the Galapagos

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The Galapagos Islands are on just about everyone’s travel bucket list, but trying to figure out how to plan a trip there is overwhelming. Cruise, land, both, tour, on your own? There are so many choices. This week Kellie from 4 Worn Passports gives us her well-researched advice on how to plan a trip to the Galapagos with kids. ON… Read More

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