Author Archives: Travel Happy

Even if you don’t have a lot of money for your next holiday, you can still afford a luxury escorted tour in South America. Let tour operators negotiate with the hotels and transportation companies on your behalf, to bring you … Continue reading →

Head to Ecuador for a wonderful and incredibly family-friendly holiday which in a relatively small area offers a whole diversity of experiences from rainforest to riding among volcanoes, kayaking into mangroves, and snorkelling with sea lions. Ecuador’s temperate highlands make … Continue reading →

Frugal retirement is easy to obtain for an American if he or she goes overseas. Why? It simply costs less to live in certain countries, Mexico especially. One million Americans have retired to Mexico, this makes Mexico having by far … Continue reading →

When you visit any foreign country on your holidays, you would want to make the most out of your time out there. If you do not plan things well, then local transportation, or moving in and out of airports, will … Continue reading →

The Galapagos Islands are one of the most fascinating places on earth. Most people know of them vaguely as a place with rare animals, including the famous and very large and long-lived Galapagos turtles. Because the area is so unique, … Continue reading →

Ecuador is cheap, no doubt about it. Those who think life in Ecuador costs about the same as other Latin American destinations like Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, or the Dominican Republic are mistaken. Of course, how much you spend greatly … Continue reading →

In 2009 I lived in the Dominican Republic, a small nation in the Caribbean, for 6 months. But since 2005 I have been living on and off in Ecuador. I love both places, but even though they may seem similar … Continue reading →

There are a multitude of woven products made from various materials such as cotton, wool and other natural fibers that can be found in Otavalo. The Saturday Morning Market is very popular for tourists, but any day is a good … Continue reading →

Whether you’re in Ecuador for just a few days or you’re lucky enough to enjoy an extended vacation, knowing what to do before you go can help you determine where to stay. Use this guide to help plan your trip, … Continue reading →

  Before coming to Ecuador, I equated the equator with the tropics. Now, 3,000 meters in the Andes, I am coming to realize how misguided I was. Ecuador is a country of immense diversity – both ethnically and biologically. Though … Continue reading →