We’re wrapping up our podcast episodes about Ecuador with our day trip to Cotopaxi and Banos from Quito.

We spent about a week in Quito and during this time, we knew we had to take some day trips. We already discussed going to the Mindo Cloudforest on the podcast, and now we’re talking about Cotopaxi National Park and Banos.

Between astounding waterfalls, beautiful flowers, a swing on the edge of the world, and a majestic mountain with incredible wildlife, this is how to spend 1 day exploring Cotopaxi and Banos.

Relevant links:

-Valensole Lavender Guide

-Sault Lavender Guide

-Real Dreams Ecuador Cotopaxi/Banos Tour

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Everyone who loves travel likely has a travel bucket list. And, the more you travel, the more it evolves. We’ve talked about dream destinations on the podcast before.

But, as time has gone on, our travel bucket list has evolved. Some places we’ve been lucky enough to go to. And there are other places that have pushed our original bucket list destinations further down the list.

From a bucket list safari destination to wildlife adventures in Alaska, here is our current travel bucket list, where we each list out our top 5 trips we’d like to take (plus honorable mentions of course)!

What are your bucket list destinations?

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During our 2-week trip to Ecuador, we had about a week in Quito. And during this time, we knew we needed to take some day trips. So, we booked a day trip to the Mindo Cloudforest and it turned out to be the best day trip we took!

Between bird watching, hiking to waterfalls, and chocolate tasting, you cannot go wrong with a day trip to Mindo from Quito. In this episode, we’ll discuss what all we did, who we booked our trip with, what it was like, and our recommendations.

We booked with Real Dreams Ecuador for the private Mindo Cloudforest day trip from Quito.

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Way back when, we were younger travelers looking to save money as much as possible and travel more. This meant sometimes booking inconvenient flights, flying home before work the next day, etc.

Now in our mid-30s, we noticed that there are a lot of things we used to do in travel that we rarely do anymore. As we all grow and change, so too do our travel styles. For instance, I was a budget backpacker who stayed in hostels in my early 20s. I don’t do that anymore.

And yes, we’ll spend $200+ extra for a flight with 1 layover versus 2. Perhaps its age/wisdom or perhaps we do have a bit more income than in our 20s. Either way, these are things we used to do in travel that we don’t do nearly as much these days.

What changes have you noticed you’ve made in travel over the years?

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We spent about a week in Quito, Ecuador (including taking a couple of day trips) before our Galapagos cruise! So in this episode, we’re diving into Quito with information on places to eat, great markets, amazing churches, and other fun things to see and do in Quito! Plus, we briefly mention our day trips (stay tuned for episodes on those!), talk about visiting the Middle of the World, and even discuss going to an epic frog sanctuary.

Here are some links to things we mentioned in our podcast:

• Wikiri Frog Sanctuary
• Bondabu Food Tour

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We love wildlife travel. I know, it’s not a shock. But which is best for you? What is each experience like? We discuss our different wildlife trips and which ones we’d recommend based on what you want to do. Between the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, African safari, jungles, gorilla trekking, etc. there is a lot of epic wildlife viewing to be had.

Here are some blog posts about our wildlife travels:

• Best Amazon Rainforest Lodge: Tambopata Research Center
• How to Choose Where to Stay in the Peruvian Amazon
• 2-Week South Africa Trip
• 10 Days in South Africa
• Masai Mara Guide and Itinerary
• What to Pack For Gorilla Trekking
• How Much Does Gorilla Trekking Cost in Uganda?
• 10 Day Uganda Trip
• 4 Days in the Costa Rican Rainforest

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There are a lot of ways to plan a trip to the Galapagos. Do you go independently or with a group? Do you do a land tour or cruise? Where do you go in the Galapagos? When do you go to the Galapagos?

These were all questions we asked ourselves in the planning process for our Galapagos trip, and we're here to walk you through your options so you can pick the right Galapagos adventure for you!

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Here is where we found information on wildlife and where/when to find it: https://galapagosconservation.org.uk/about-galapagos/galapagos-wildlife/ 

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After spending a week in the Galápagos Islands, we’re here to talk about our full itinerary! We snorkeled, we hiked, we kayaked, and we had a great time!

We’re recapping this amazing Western and Central Galápagos Islands cruise itinerary for your future travels!

We were so impressed with this epic Galapagos itinerary! 

This is the Galapagos cruise we took: https://www.gadventures.com/trips/galapagos-from-quito-western-islands-aboard-the-reina-silvia-voyager/7594/

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Not sure what to bring to the Galapagos? We’ve got you covered! Thankfully, after just coming back from a great cruise in the Galápagos Islands, we have tips on what we were so glad we brought with us…and things you should just leave behind at home.

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We’re back from an epic 2-week trip to Ecuador including time in Quito, the Mindo Cloud Forest, Banõs, Cotopaxi, and the Galápagos Islands.

In this podcast episode, we’re discussing the top tips for visiting the Galápagos Islands. From how much cash to bring, fees to look out for, key things to pack, and other great tips, this is what you need to know!

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**Here is the customs form for the Galapagos: https://declaracion.abgalapagos.gob.ec/declaracion

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