Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, but what it lacks in square kilometers it makes up for with uniqueness in a big way. Ecuador is less than half the size of the US state of Texas and only marginally larger than the United Kingdom, but every single part of the country is so ecologically diverse it’s totally incomparable to anywhere else on earth. From the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the snow-capped Andes Mountains and the sweeping white sand beaches of the coastal regions, there’s something different and exciting to see everywhere ..read more

Quito Quito is the capital of Ecuador and its cultural and economic center. Located high up in the Andes, the city sits at an elevation of over nine-thousand feet. Quito’s historic Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest historic center in South America. What makes Quito unusual is the fact that the city has been built exactly on the equator and so lies within two distinct hemispheres. Visit the Monument of the Equator in the suburbs of the city and you’ll be able to stand with one foot either side of the equatorial line. Around the monument, there’s the Ciudad Mitad Del Mundo ..read more

Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, but what it lacks in square kilometers it makes up for with uniqueness in a big way. Ecuador is less than half the size of the US state of Texas and only marginally larger than the United Kingdom, but every single part of the country is so ecologically diverse it’s totally incomparable to anywhere else on earth. From the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the snow-capped Andes Mountains and the sweeping white sand beaches of the coastal regions, there’s something different and exciting to see everywhere ..read more

One thing I have learnt from my travels over the past few years is to really appreciate Bollywood. This may seem to be a strange thing to say as I am myself from India, the home of Bollywood, so why should other countries make me appreciate it more? Well it is odd, but you see, many of the countries I have recently visited have made me realize that it ‘s not just me that doesn’t fully appreciate Bollywood, it’s my entire generation. Through speaking to Bollywood fans all over the world, I for one have certainly started realizing the importance of Bollywood and what it has done for India as a w ..read more

Bolivia is a country full of incredible nature, rich culture and daring adventure, however there is one highlight that stands out and that is a road trip around the Altiplano.  Altiplano is a high altitude plateau that covers the divide between the eastern and western Andes Mountain, sitting at elevation of over 3700m and stretching for over 800km. Touted as one of the most incredible road trip in the world. The Bolivian Altiplano is an ethereal world of colours and contours, of dramatic scenery and rugged horizons. This remote piece of the country is difficult to reach, bu ..read more

  I have enjoyed and engaged in some of the most incredible road trips but none of them quite compare to the magnificent and challenging, Pamir Highway. This route is said to be one of the greatest road trips on the planet and that is a claim I certainly cannot refute now that I’ve experienced it for myself. The Pamir Highway is a truly unforgettable journey and an adventure of epic proportions      The scenery along the route is breathtaking and diverse. The highway stretches for 1200 km across terrifyingly high mountain passes, through lonely deserts, past magic ..read more

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Bolivia Travel Guide Bolivia is located in the southwestern portion of South America, next to Peru and Chile. Most travellers tend to skip Bolivia, favoring some of its more well-known neighbors. However, after travelling to Bolivia, I can truly say that it is one of the most beautiful countries, not only in South America but in the entire world. Bolivia isn’t for the faint-hearted. Just a few adventures you might find yourself on could include tackling the world’s most dangerous roads, fighting altitude sickness while visiting some of highest cities and peaks in the world, or driving through ..read more

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