Condor Country – Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador
The Antisana Ecological Reserve is home to the highest population of Andean condors in Ecuador and we saw many of them in this high-altitude protected area.
Muddy Boots and Very Big Birds – El Altar Volcano Hike, Ecuador
Here's what you need to know about the steep and muddy hike to El Altar Volcano in Ecuador including what to bring and our up-close encounter with a condor.
City Travel Guide: Otavalo, Ecuador
Use our city travel guide to plan your trip to Otavalo, Ecuador including what to do (skip the famous market), what to eat (including world-class pie), and where to sleep (from budget to spendy).
Culture, Critters, and Canopy Adventures – Mashpi Lodge and Tulipe Archaeological Site, Ecuador
Not far from Quito, Ecuador you'll find mysterious pre-Incan ruins, hiking trails, bird watching, airborne adventures, and the most luxurious jungle lodge in the country.
An Easy Escape from Quito – Mindo, Ecuador
Mindo, Ecuador offers travelers world-class cloud forest, bird watching, adventure activities, and much more just a few hours from Quito.
Our Latest Work: Travel to São Paulo, Peru’s Incan Bridge Festival, Blue-footed Boobies, and Sleeping on Lake Titicaca
Our latest published freelance work includes travel stories about São Paulo, a Peruvian festival, sleeping on an island in Lake Titicaca, and more.
Photo Essay: Best Wild Animal Sightings in the Pantanal in Brazil
Jaguars galore, and that's just the beginning of the amazing wild animal sightings in the Pantanal region of Brazil.
Is This the Most Amazing Amazon? – Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
The Amazon jungle in the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru delivers with a puma sighting, nature galore, and macaws everywhere (including inside our room).