The Galápagos Islands The Galápagos are a group of islands, made famous by both Darwin’s theory of evolution as well as the spectacular fauna and plant life. They lie approximately…
On a Bike is where it begins, but Quito Bike Tours does not stop there After a phenomenal hike to the peak of Ruco Pichincha (reaching 4700 above sea level)…
Hitting a Natural High at 4700 metres For hiking aficionados climbing Ruco Pichincha on the eastern side of Quito in Ecuador is a must. At 4700 metres it’s the capital’s…
People, landscapes, culture … what’s not to love about Georgia We had set the benchmark. We spent a wonderful week and a half exploring Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, but with several…
What to do in and around Tbilisi Always looking for a place that’s a little bit different and where relatively few travellers wander, we decided on Georgia, starting with the…
Escape from Quito to experience the countryside Sierra Alisos is a unique and picturesque hacienda in Tambillo, in the foothills of Mount Atacazo, and only a 50-minute car-ride away from…
