INGAPIRCA: THE ECUADOR’S VERSION OF A MINI MACHU PICCHU
Ingapirca, one of my favorite spots and the highlight of my Ecuador trip in December. In Kichwa, Inka Pirka means „Inca wall”, which is located in Cañar Province,, and the…
TRAVEL GUIDE TO CUENCA, ECUADOR
Cuenca, Ecuador, is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Ecuador, located in the highlands of Ecuador at about 2,560 m above sea level. This gem is surrounded by the Andes mountains, divided by the river Tomebamba next to the city center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its many historical buildings and its historical importance as an agricultural and administrative center of Ecuador.
A VISIT TO ECUADORIAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Last week, my friend Ade took me to a cocoa fields of Hacienda El Castillo. A beautiful hacienda built in the 1930’s by the German Count Ludwig Weber von Wagenfuer…
CASA DEL ALABADO: MUSEUM OF PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
Monolith – Culture Valdivia 4000 B.C. – 1500 B.C. A visit to Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, is a must for history and anthropology fans. Located in a…
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT QUITO, ECUADOR IN 2022?
*NOTE: Unfortunately we are still in unusual times, and the COVID-19 regulations change rapidly. Please check here the latest information before making your journey to Ecuador. The Ecuadorian capital city located in the…
PHOTO DIARY: RETHYMNO, CRETE
If you visit the Greek island, Crete– a day trip to Rethymno (or Rethymnon) is a must. It’s one of the best preserved medieval towns in Greece and was once…
A TRAVEL GUIDE TO CRETE, GREECE
Crete is an island full of surprises. From cliffs, to white sand beaches, volcanic mountains to palm beaches— if you are looking for a laid-back island in Europe, where you…
ECO-LODGE: VILLA EPICUREA, SESIMBRA
After five wonderful sunny days in Lisbon, my friend Maria and I checked-in Villa Epicurea. This villa is a small eco-lodge, located in the middle of nature and with breathtaking ocean views from all rooms and terraces. Inspired by Epicurus “garden” philosophy, the Villa Epicurea’s nature retreat in Serra d’Arrábida, was designed for overall well-being and relaxing the mind. It is a 40 km drive from Lisbon, and you are totally in sync with nature and endless ocean views.