After traveling to 50+ countries solo as a female traveler, including almost all of Latin America, one country stands out to me as a great destination for solo female travelers: Ecuador. Although Ecuador is not typically at the top of the list of popular solo female travel destinations, this South American country is actually a …

The U.S. State Department has just issued new travel advisory updates for 4 countries. As we are in the midst of one of the busiest travel seasons, it’s important for travelers to be aware of the latest information for staying safe while abroad. The United States Department of State has recently issued new travel advisories …

Anyone who has visited Quito might ask themselves, “why are there not more tourists here?”. As a sprawling major city, it’s surprising how overlooked it is by travelers. Although, it has become increasingly popular for digital nomads to call this stunning South American country home. Why the capital of Ecuador is considered off the beaten …

Is Ecuador on your radar as a digital nomad destination? If not, it should be. This small South American country is one of the best places in Latin America for digital nomads and remote workers. While destinations like Mexico and Colombia have been exploding in popularity as digital nomad destinations, Ecuador still flies under the …

I just spent a full week in a city that many travelers spend just one day in or skip over entirely. And yet it ended up being one of my favorite destinations in Latin America! Which city am I talking about? It’s Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador is a popular destination for travelers, particularly those who are …

With an increasing number of travel enthusiasts swapping office hours for a digital nomad life, numerous countries are rushing to stay ahead of this exciting new trend by easing immigration rules for country-hoppers. One of them is Ecuador, a lesser-known destination in South America that has recently launched its very own Digital Nomad Visa. In …

In a continent still plagued by Covid curbs, Ecuador has decided to take the long-anticipated step to drop all travel restrictions and return to normal for the first time since the health crisis was declared. With immediate effect, all foreigners are once again welcome in the country, irrespective of their immunization status. While the overly …

As the current Omicron wave wanes, a number of countries in the Americas have been relaxing once strict entry regimes that kept most visitors out throughout the pandemic. The trend has been particularly prominent in South America, in which a majority of countries have remained receptive to international tourists, even after the likes of Europe …

Ecuador is a destination that has it all – mountains, jungles, beaches, busy cities, untouched nature, and everything in between.  Ecuador’s low cost of visiting and hugely diverse tourism industry has seen the nation growing in popularity over the last few years. During the pandemic, those wishing to escape south have been looking towards Ecuador …

Ecuador has now reopened airports and is one again allowing tourists to enter, but with a few restrictions and rules. Technically, Ecuador has been open for a little while, but was requiring BOTH a 14-day quarantine, as well as a PCR test, upon arrival. That paired with very limited air traffic and strict curfews, we …

There are nights I find myself staring at my computer screen with 27 tabs open, comparing hotel prices to get the best deal possible.  Ever find yourself doing the same thing?  Sometimes I find that leads me in the total opposite direction of what I am really trying to find, and that is VALUE.  Even …

As I sit writing this in my Guayaquil hotel room, I realize there are many parts of Puerto Cayo Ecuador that we’ll miss dearly.  On the other hand, I can’t help but feel a wave of relief that our adventure there was cut short. When Trevor and I made the decision to spend 6 months …