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Conquering My Fear Of Heights At Portland Creek Canyon, Colorado
“Nine out of 10 of the people who canyon here make it safely to the bottom,” assures Bill, our guide from San Juan Mountain Guides. I gulp, peeking over the 50-foot, precarious ledge. My foot accidentally kicks a small rock, sending it crashing incessantly against the side of the mountain. That could be me. Of…Read more...
A Jeep Tour Through Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway And Highway To Heaven
When traveling through Colorado, one city I highly recommend visiting is the little known Ouray. Here, you’ll not only get to take part in various adventure sports, sip beer at quirky breweries and eat scrap cookies at Mouse’s, you’ll also be able to take a scenic jeep tour through Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway and Highway To Heaven.…Read more...
Jenni And Lisa: Traveling The World To Find The ‘Supergays’
Last June, Jenni and Lisa, a couple from San Francisco, left home to travel the world for a year in search of the “supergays,” gay people who are actively creating change for the LGBT community. In order to help spread the word about their mission and about LGBT travel, they created the website Out and Around:…Read more...
Hostel Review: La Casona de Mario, Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador, isn’t known for being the safest city in South America. However, it is a worthwhile stop due to it’s rich history, numerous adventure options, and day trips you’ll find here. If you want a comfortable homebase, I recommend staying at the La Casona de Mario hostel. Atmosphere What I loved most about La Casona…Read more...
Photo Essay: Hiking To Bellavista In Banos, Ecuador
Banos, Ecuador, is full of outdoor and adventure activities like cycling, exploring the jungle, bungy jumping, rafting, and, my personal favorite, hiking. One short 45-minute but challenging and worthwhile hike to do when in Banos is to Bellavista, a lookout point that gives you views of surrounding mountains, the Tungurahua volcano, and the city itself. You…Read more...
Hiking, Monkeys, And The Devil’s Penis In Ecuador’s Amazon Jungle
No visit to Ecuador is complete without taking a tour of the Amazon Jungle. The Amazon covers most of the Amazon Basin and represents over half the remaining rainforests on Earth. Moreover, it contains more species of tropical rainforest than anywhere else in the world.Read more...
Hostel Review: Hostal Chimenea, Banos, Ecuador
Banos, a popular city on the backpacker circuit in Ecuador, is a worthwhile stop for any budget and adventure traveler. When choosing an accommodation, I highly recommend Hostal Chimenea, a clean and well-located guesthouse in the city.Read more...
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