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Otavalo makes a great day trip or weekend get-away from Quito. In this post, we’ll share what you should know before you visit and what to do in Otavalo on a day trip. Visiting Otavalo Ecuador The Otavalo area is known for its indigenous artisans and woodworkers, so most visitors go to shop for crafts….
The following letter was written by a friend of ours in Peace Corps while wrapping up her volunteer service in Jamaica. She actually lived in the same town and had the same host family as us, after we completed our term of service there. Her reflections on living and working abroad for two years, with…
We’re excited to bring you this guest post by Intentional Travelers contributor, Lianne Bronzo. We asked her to share her couchsurfing expertise with us since she has had a lot of cool experiences with this network around the world. Example 1: CouchSurfing in Mongolia During my first afternoon in Ulaanbaatar, I navigated the rickety local bus…
What does it mean to be Intentional? The word “Intentional” has been a part of our lives for some time now. This particular word has truly shaped our marriage and the trajectory of our life. To us, it means being conscientious and deliberately choosing the way you live your life. So often we make life choices based on what’s…
This is a guest post by fellow Intentional Travelers, Alyssa and Heath Padgett. This young couple embarked on an epic U.S. road trip in 2014 to film their documentary, Hourly America. If you’re curious about how to visit all 50 states in America, this post will start you out with a 48 state road trip…
The mountain town of Girón is about a one-hour, $1 bus ride from Cuenca, Ecuador and is best known for the spectacular waterfalls in the hills above the town. While most people visit the lower falls just a short walk from the “check in station,” those up for an adventure (and a real work out) will not be…
One off-the-beaten-path destination in Ecuador that is especially popular with hikers is the Quilatoa Loop. Quilatoa, a crater lake inside a sunken volcano, is perched in the Andean mountains South of Quito. Surrounded by dramatic peaks and valleys, this corner of Ecuador is home to breath-taking views and remote, rural villages. We put together the 45-second video below…
This is a guest post by one of our featured intentional travelers, Alyssa Padgett. I think my husband and I are the youngest couple living in an RV on the road. Inspired by our grandparents who shared amazing stories of life on the road, Heath and I decided to forego a “typical” honeymoon and spend seven…
Banos Ecuador is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit in the Andes of Ecuador. If you’re planning a trip to Banos, this guide will help you find the best things to do. A number of people, both Ecuadorians and North American friends, recommended we visit Baños while in Ecuador. Although touted for its…
Cajas National Park is a UNESCO-protected site just outside of Cuenca, Ecuador. Because of its location near the equator and directly on top of the Continental Divide, this may be the only place at such a high altitude (13-14,000 ft) where it never snows! This post covers things to know about visiting Cajas and hiking in the…