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The 5 Quito Day Trips You Need to Plan

Updated on June 26, 2018 By Jackie Sills-Dellegrazie 24 Comments
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Quito Day Trips Cotopaxi

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 from the beach to the Amazon in just a few hours. Travelers arriving into the capital city of Quito often have the Galapagos in their sights.  But, with just a few extra itinerary days, it's more than possible to explore all the things … [Read more...]

The 10 Best Things to Do in Quito Ecuador

Updated on May 8, 2019 By Jackie Sills-Dellegrazie 28 Comments
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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 9,350 feet (2,800 meters). La Paz, Bolivia is the only higher capital city in the world. Quito is also surrounded by several volcanoes. Cotopaxi, the 2nd largest active volcano in the world can be easily seen on a clear … [Read more...]

The 3 Best Ways of Getting To Ecuador with Airline Miles

Updated on May 21, 2019 By Jackie Sills-Dellegrazie 22 Comments
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Quito Ecuador

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, let's look at the ways to maximize your miles and points in order to check off Ecuador from your South American bucket list. The 3 Best Ways of Getting to … [Read more...]

How to Spend 2 Days in the Mindo Cloud Forest

Updated on October 9, 2019 By Jackie Sills-Dellegrazie 48 Comments
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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, Mindo has no shortage of things to do. It's still one of Ecuador's best-kept secrets, but not for long. Word is getting out. Mindo is a perfect stop for 2 full days of cloud forest adventure. How to Spend 2 Days in the Mindo … [Read more...]

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Instagram post 18118912288038803 This shot comes from the clock tower in beautiful Prague. What a view of the Christmas market down below! It's worth a trek to the top of the tower to get these spectacular photos and BTW the walk is not that tough! 
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Instagram post 18107170630072031 Beautiful Prague is one my favorite citys in Europe. A walk across the Charles Bridge is a must, especially as the sun sets. From the arched tower at one end of this iconic spot, you can walk around the whole outside and get a 360 degree look of the city. The photos from here are spectacular!

Prague makes for a great visit during the holiday season. If you happen to be there during the holidays, head to a Christmas market....after a walk across the bridge of course! *******************************************************************************************************************************************************
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Instagram post 18033123766195040 Be silly. Be fun. Be different. Be crazy. Be you, because life is too short to be anything else. ❤️
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Instagram post 18011756182201639 Look how gorgeous this kudu is!? 😍 
I watched this guy for a while. Well, he was more than happy to pose, as you can see! Actually, there were birds landing on him to eat the bugs off his coat, which I think he was thoroughly enjoying. Have I mentioned how amazing it is to see wildlife like this on its own turf!?
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Instagram post 18057920935105773 What’s been on your bucket list FOREVER?! A safari at Kruger National Park in South Africa was one of mine! Finally got here to the park and I was so overwhelmed! It’s amazing to see the wildlife in their own space doing what they do. 
A special highlight for me were all the elephants! Hundreds of them in various herds just stole the show. ❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘
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Instagram post 18034887367146846 Planning a trip to NYC this summer? You’ve got to see the new Hudson Yards! 😍

There’s still a lot of work going on in the area. But the Vessel is open for visitors who want to climb to the top. The surrounding buildings are up and open, too. (Love my wide-angle @sandmarc iPhone lens to capture it all!) When you’re done head inside, right behind the Vessel, for some authentic tapas and paella at Mercado Little Spain! ****************
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Instagram post 17989613338226504 Do you do any sightseeing where you live?

Living in NYC for so long, I sometimes go about what I have to do without noticing all the amazing sights around me. 
Well, I was out walking in lower Manhattan and I came upon an intersection (Fulton and Nassau St.) with a fantastic view of One World Trade, aka the Freedom Tower! 
Of course, I wasn’t walking around with my actual camera so I pulled out my iPhone to grab a shot. It got even better when I realized I had my @sandmarc iPhone telephoto lens. I clipped it on, gave it a touch of zoom and wow! 😍

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Instagram post 17999216353223291 How many photos do you take everyday with your iPhone?? 📱

I have to admit, after all the rainy weather in NYC I jumped at the chance to take photos around the city once the skies turned blue. And, I think I broke even my record for photos taken in a single day!! 😬 🤷🏻‍♀️ But Central Park looked so green and alive, I didn’t want to leave so I stayed to play with my new @sandmarc iPhone lenses. I’ve got their wide angle lens and their telephoto lens. 
What do you think of these comparison shots? The first 4 I experimented with and without the wide angle lens and the last 2 I did the same but with the telephoto lens. Absolutely loved what these lenses added to my shots! ****************
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Instagram post 18032401381135506 Think white villages are only found on a Greek Island? ⠀
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Spain’s Andalusia region is famous for them and as you drive the countryside, you can see the clusters of white homes and buildings along the hillsides and by the sea. (I definitely recommend a Spain road trip away from popular cities like Barcelona!)⠀
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Tarifa isn’t on any list of must-see white villages in Spain but if you’re planning a visit to take the ferry to Tangier, it’s worth a birds-eye view over the old town. Climb the castle towers and look back away from the Atlantic. It’s white as far as the eyes can see and that much prettier on a blue sky day! ⠀
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