Ecuador
Rivers as living things: MacFarlanes fight against the destruction of nature
The influence of climate change on rivers and the question of whether rivers can be regarded as living things are the focus of the new studies ...
Riding in Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Our Ecuadorian guide smiles at the colorful troop of would-be riders who gathered in front of him. In Spanish he asks if ...
Test my limits on the Cotopaxi volcano
I knew it would be cold. I knew it would be difficult. What I didn't know is that I am at the Cotopaxi volcano after only 10 ...
How to visit the Galapagos Islands with a small budget
We thought twice to write this post. The Galápagos Islands were once an exclusive travel destination, but today are on the abyss ...
7 tips for a visit to Quito
After a few months in South America, the cities begin to merge. ("Where was this great ice cream parlor? Santiago or Buenos Aires? � ...
5 tips for visiting La Mitad del Mundo
It is estimated that 90 % of the world's population live in the northern hemisphere. Before our big trip I came closest to the equator in Baros ...
Baños, Ecuador: Why does a little research bring a lot
There is a certain romanticism that is connected to the travel style "just come over and see". It sticks to the carefree, relaxed-mich-um ...
15 interesting facts about Peru
Perus Machu Picchu is at the top of the wish list everywhere, most recently in third place on the Lonely Planet Ultimate Travelist, a compilation of ...
Sattel on: riding tips for your first tour
Important riding tips for your first tour, collected from a challenging week in the Montenegros mountains Some may say that I'm bad q ...
Back in the saddle: Riding in Swakopmund, Namibia
After an injury in 2017, Kia decides that riding in Swakopmund is the perfect way to get back into the saddle Swakopmund is ...