Ecuador is a small South American country. But, don't be fooled! It packs a lot of punch. With its range of eco-diversity, it’s possible to go … [Read More...]
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Quito Ecuador
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and a jumping off point for all Ecuador points of interest. The city is quite unique. It sits at an elevation of … [Read More...]
Destinations
The 3 Best Ways of Getting To Ecuador with Airline Miles
For U.S.-based travelers, getting to Ecuador with airline miles comes with several options. Flying from Quito to the Galapagos on points becomes … Read More
Non Touristy Things to Do in Paris: 5 Ways to Go Beyond the Eiffel Tower
If you’re like most people who visit Paris, you probably want to make sure you don’t miss the must-see sights. Seriously! Who takes their first … Read More
Context Travel NYC: Uncovering Hamilton and Revolutionary New York Tour
New York City hasn't done as great a job as Boston or Philadelphia. When you walk through the streets of Lower Manhattan, signs of Colonial and … Read More
How to Spend 2 Days in the Mindo Cloud Forest
During a volunteer trip to Ecuador, I had some time off to explore. My first stop was the Mindo Cloud Forest. Located 2 hours northwest of Quito, … Read More
Miles & Points
The 3 Best Ways of Getting To Ecuador with Airline Miles
For U.S.-based travelers, getting to Ecuador with airline miles comes with several options. Flying from Quito to the Galapagos on points becomes a bit trickier but not altogether impossible either. In this guide, … Read More
A Beginners Guide to Using British Airways Avios
Using British Airways Avios can seem challenging and even overwhelming to travel hacking beginners who are most familiar with U.S.-based airlines. You might be wondering, "What can I use Avios points for if I'm not … Read More
What are Miles and Points?
Miles and points are at the very core of travel hacking. Clearly, the goal is to earn miles and points and use them to redeem for award travel. However, not all miles and points are equal. So, it's important to … Read More
Is It Better to Get Cash Back or Miles for travel?
Is it better to get cash back or miles? Why not just get a cash back credit card? These are fair questions. And, ones that come up often, especially from award travel beginners or anyone feeling frustrated by … Read More
Travel Tips
Volunteer Latin America and Why You Need to Choose Ethically
It's been a longtime goal of mine to get my nephews and nieces traveling as soon as they were old enough. As one of my nephews turned 10, it seemed like the perfect age to begin expanding his view of the … Read More
How I Travel the World with a Sun Allergy (and How You Can, Too)
When the temperatures rise and the weather turns towards summer, you can hear the collective rejoicing. Gone are the long dark days of winter, replaced by the long, warm, sunny days of … Read More
