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Mother-Daughter Trip to Galapagos Islands

Happy Mother's Day! In celebration of the day's holiday, I thought I'd share one of my favorite mother-daughter trip journals. Adventure Life staff member, Julia Kocubinski, and her mom, Sue, took a trip to Ecuador's cloudforest, Quito, Banos, and the wildlife rich Galapagos Islands last November. Here's a highlight: We snorkeled off the back of …
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All Aboard!!

Four hours to go to board the ship! Passengers are gathering in the hotel bar and conversation is lively as we wait the final hours for our Antarctica cruise to begin. By this evening, we'll be cruising down the beagle channel and out to the Drake Passage crossing. Weather report is calling for a mild crossing - which bums me a bit, as I am hoping …
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Galapagos Tours in December

The Galapagos Islands are located at the Equator so there is not a lot of seasonal variation. Air temperatures tend to run in the 70s-80s year round, making the islands a great place to visit at any time. However, the month of December brings seasonal changes to the Galapagos. Here are a few highlights on what you can expect during a Galapagos …
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Travel Video: The Tambopata National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon

Adventure Life travelers, Greg and Bridget Litten, share with us a bit of their Amazon adventures in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve. The Tambopata National Reserve (TNR) is part of a 3.7 million acre reserve in southeastern Amazonian Peru. It protects the biological diversity of the entire watersheds of the Tavara and the Candamo Rivers and …
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Top Trips for Exploring Cotopaxi National Park in Ecuador

Ecuador's paramo, a complex ecosystem of rolling alpine grassland, protects precious fresh water and endemic species. It is stunning in itself, but when combined with Ecuador's legendary Avenue of Volcanos - including the mighty Cotopaxi - makes this unique area of Ecuador is a steadfast crowd-pleaser. Here are a few of my favorites trips to …
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Ecuador Travel Articles

Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful country, with nearly every type of dramatic landscape packed into its small area. Andes, cloudforest, Amazon, Galapagos Islands - come discover Ecuador!
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Pintores de Tigua: Indigenous Artists of Ecuador

Enjoy these descriptions of Tigua art and its history. Tigua artists live southwest of Quito, high in the Ecuadorian Andes and are known for their colorful paintings of rural life.
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Ecuador: An Adventure with Diversity

Ecuador is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. Learn about the different terrains of the the Amazon, Andes, and Galapagos Islands.
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The Peruvian Amazon – It's for the Birds

More new species of birds have been discovered in Peru within the last 30 years than in any other country - approximately 200 new species since 1972! For obvious reasons, this region is a birder's paradise. Here are some bird watching tips, plus information on the species that reside in the Manu and Tambopata regions of the Peruvian Amazon.
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Cabañas Quilatoa

Read about Ecuador's Gringo Trail that includes popular destinations such as Otavalo, Quito, Latacunga, Banos, Riobamba and Cuena. Here's one travelers account of their experience off the beaten Gringo Trail.
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Quito School of Art - Clashing Tides of Indigenous and European Culture

This article presents the Quitenian School of Art and the history of the struggle between indigenous and European culture that finally reached harmony.
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Tambopata Conservation: A Letter from Charles Munn

A letter from Charles Munn, Senior Conservation Zoologist at the Wildlife Conservation Society, discussing the nature of the tropical forest around Tambopata Nature Reserve in Peru.
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Health Tips for Going to the Jungle

Preparing for a trip to the Amazon should include considering how to stay healthy during it. This article gives you some advice for your time in the Amazon, including tips on how to avoid traveler's diarrhea and malaria, as well as recommended vaccinations and boosters.
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Tambopata National Reserve

This Amazon reserve protects the biological diversity of the Tavara and Candamo Rivers and most of the Tambopata River. The reserve has a philosophy of sustainable development and conservation of forest resources in the Amazon and Peru.
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Observing Macaws

Find out the best way to capture great pictures of macaws at Tambopata's Clay Lick in the Amazon where hundreds of parrots and small green macaws descend to eat clay.
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About Rainforests: By the Numbers

Statistics and important information regarding Amazon rainforest weather, area coverage, animal species, vegetation, medicines and food.
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Tambopata Research Center

The Tambopata Research Center is a spartan yet comfortable 13 bedroom lodge built to accommodate Peru travelers and researchers alike while protecting the adjacent macaw clay lick.
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Galapagos Cruise: When to Go?

If you are planning a trip to the Galapagos, this brief and informative article will give you a greater insight into when the best times to travel area.
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