Cuenca seems to be everyone's darling, especially amongst the countless expats living here. Whether that reputation is justified is another story. But the laidback city, with its colonial architecture, is definitely a good place to spend a couple of days. (more pictures of Cuenca can be found here) Then again, ... View Post Quick travel guide to Cuenca

When a place is described as the 'adrenaline capital', it's usually not my cup of tea. Too much artificial adventure and not enough nature. But somehow Banos manages to offer both. (there is another article with more photos of Banos in Ecuador) The location, in a steep valley at the ... View Post Quick travel guide to Banos

My sweet little Mindo. In the weekends you wake up when the Quito people come to adore your cloud forests and your butterfly gardens. But on sunday evening you go back to sleep again for a couple of days. (more pictures of Mindo can be found here) Cloud forests, for ... View Post Quick travel guide to Mindo