Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Packing Tips, South America

What To Pack For Ecuador And The Galapagos Islands In January

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While it has been a while since I went to Ecuador, I found my old packing list and decided to put it up here. Every time I cleaned my room while I was home I would find the list (written out!) and say I’m going to make this a post, I never did. Well, now and I am and you’ll know just what to pack for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands in January. Since Ecuador is right on the equator, this parking list may work for most of the year.

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Megan Johnson!November 4, 2019November 29, 2020Leave a comment

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Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Inspirational Photos, South America

30 Awesome Galapagos Islands Facts + 47 Photos That Will Land The Galapagos On Your Bucketlist

I’ve recently been a bit obsessed with the Galapagos Islands. I’ve been watching a documentary about them and went back through all of my pictures from my trip. I thought it would be fun to share some Galapagos Islands facts with you today. If you want to read more fun facts, here are some about the US national parks.

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Megan Johnson!March 4, 2019September 2, 202011 Comments

Ecuador, South America

Hiking in Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi was the first volcano I saw. Maybe it was Chimborazo? Couldn’t tell you for sure. I do know that we went to the Cotopaxi National Park and that it was ridiculously windy. It could have blown me all the way home. We didn’t climb the volcano, we just walked around the lake. It was pretty much the same view the whole way, just from … Continue reading Hiking in Cotopaxi

Megan Johnson!November 27, 2015September 2, 2020Leave a comment

Ecuador, South America

To Riobamba and Back

We were in some village outside of Riobamba, I think it was close to San Andres too. I liked this region. It was lovely and I got to do some plant hacking. Pretty exciting stuff. We also went to a llama museum, walked a llama, then later ate llama. Not the one we walked, don’t worry. During the day we wandered around Riobamba a bit, … Continue reading To Riobamba and Back

Megan Johnson!November 25, 2015September 2, 2020Leave a comment

Ecuador, South America

Guinea Pigs and Clowns in San Andres, Ecuador

San Andres was the town I could never remember. I knew I liked it, but I didn’t know what it was called. I didn’t, and still don’t, know what most of the places we stopped in Ecuador were called. Something to work on in the future I suppose. Thankfully, back when I saved my pictures, I labeled my folders by day and the main place … Continue reading Guinea Pigs and Clowns in San Andres, Ecuador

Megan Johnson!November 22, 2015September 2, 20204 Comments

Ecuador, South America

Quito From Above

It wasn’t until approximately two years after I got home from Ecuador that I learned Quito is, apparently, fairly dangerous. I’m glad I didn’t know that until I was home. I think I enjoyed it more that way. A lady did try and sneak into my purse while a group of us were walking around, but she bumped it and I noticed. Nice try, lady. … Continue reading Quito From Above

Megan Johnson!November 21, 2015September 2, 2020Leave a comment

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Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, South America

Sea Lions, Iguanas, And Boobies, Oh My! How To Plan A Trip To The Galapagos Islands

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As I rewrite this post it has been just over six years since I went to the Galapagos Islands. SIX WHOLE YEARS. Where has the time gone? Well, I realized my old posts were of no help at all and I wanted to change that, so I’m updating this to maybe actually help you find some things to do in the Galapagos Islands. You’ll learn some of the best things to do on Santa Cruz Island, some of the best things to do on Isabela Island, some of the best islands to visit in the Galapagos, how to get to the Galapagos, and how to get around the Galapagos without a cruise.

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Megan Johnson!December 17, 2014September 2, 2020Leave a comment

Ecuador, South America

My Favorite Things About Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

There were a lot of highlights of my Ecuador/Galapagos trip two years ago. Two whole years ago. That seems like too long, but I still know what I enjoyed the most. Some things are just too good to explain in a few paragraphs though and deserve their own posts. These are my favorite things in no particular order.

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Megan Johnson!October 31, 2014April 30, 20202 Comments

Ecuador, South America

Aji, Figs, and Guinea Pigs: What To Eat In Ecuador

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Food is the best. It’s exciting, delicious, and adventurous if you choose the right thing. While I was in Ecuador, I got to try weird things, well weird for me.

This included llama, guinea pig, and cow skin soup. It was all delicious, but the soup was a little weird, think soggy gummy bears in broth. Very odd, but I’d still recommend you try it if you can!

Food is a great way to experience a different culture. Not only is it exciting, but it opens your eyes to delicious food that you may have never been able to try back home.

Megan Johnson!September 13, 2014May 21, 202310 Comments