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32 Books Set In The Amazon Rainforest That Will Make you Feel Like You’re There

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I love the Amazon Rainforest.  A lot.  I especially love reading about the Amazon and watching everything I can about it, kind of like Mount Everest and the Himalayas

And I can’t wait to visit someday, but right now that can’t happen, so, here we are with the best books about the Amazon that are going to make it feel like I’m there. 

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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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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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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

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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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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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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.

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