Author Archives: Travel Happy

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Camping can be an awesome way for any sightseer to enjoy the country. RV’ing has become more widely popular with the advent of baby boomers attaining retirement age; those same camping aficionado’s who no longer wish to … Continue reading →

Cuenca is Ecuador’s third largest city with 300,000 + residents, sits in what passes for a valley in the Andes. It is 8,200 feet above sea level and flanked by still higher mountains. It carries the legacy of Spanish occupation … Continue reading →

An incredible ride to the rolling countryside of Ecuador – this is what awaits adventurous travelers embarking on the Nariz del Diablo train track. With the English translation meaning “Devilís Nose” this historic track earned its name not because of … Continue reading →

One of the best things about owning an RV is that it gives owners the ability to see the country without having to pitch a tent. In fact, many Americans have been buying these vehicles and striking out across the … Continue reading →

What other destination can you go to that offers mountain climbing, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, motorcycling, surfing, swimming, sunbathing, horseback riding, diving, birding, white water rafting, kayaking, the amazing Amazon, and so much more. Oh, did I mention the awesome … Continue reading →

Our daughter in New Jersey hasn’t seen her yard for months because it’s covered with snow. Our son in North Carolina finished raking leaves a while back just in time to get out the overcoats in preparation for the frigid … Continue reading →

  BUT, I LOVE ECUADOR! I have visited Ecuador many times and each time, I find it better than the last. I’ve visited the Capital City of Quito in the northern Andes. I’ve also visited Cotacachi and Otovalo in the … Continue reading →

This is my top 15 list of must try street foods in Ecuador. There are some Ecuadorian street foods that you will find in every region (Coast, Highlands, Amazon, Islands) of Ecuador and almost every city or small town. There … Continue reading →

Situated at the edge of the Andes, surrounded by hills; Tena is Ecuador’s gateway to the pristine Amazon rainforest and the ultimate jungle experience. It is also called the ‘cinnamon capital’ of the country due to it flourishing cinnamon growing … Continue reading →