In the mood for a little eco-travel and voluntourism? Brand spankin’ new programs in the field of international volunteering have just been launched… hurrah! United Planet, a leader in the field, has recently added to its offerings in the beloved country of resource rich Ecuador. United Planet is an international non-profit based in Boston that strives to [...]
Archive for the ‘ecuador travel’ Category
4 Oct
Are you a Smart Voyager?
We think if you’re on our site reading this, chances are, you’re not only one sexy babe, but you’re also a smart traveler. To that end, we wanted to share this fall travel deal. Check it: Wildland Adventures opens two of its global classrooms with, in these tough times, value added packages. We likey (and, apparently, [...]
5 Jan
Ecuador’s Eco-Lodge in the Clouds
Built in the Ecuadorian cloud forest outside of Quito around previously existing trees, the Mindo Eco-Lodge is about as authentic as you can get, allowing guests to rest in open-air areas, protected from the rain by an arcade running all around. On the roof, you’ll find a terrace with a panoramic view of la selva [...]
4 Aug
Discovery Adventures
Armchair travel just got an upgrade! Remember when you saw your first episode of Deadliest Catch and the next time you ate Alaskan King Crab you held up a bright red two-foot long leg and said, “Cheers to the men who bravely risked their lives so that I could enjoy the succulent white tendrils of this [...]
