Ecuador was a country that really surprised me. My sister had moved there as a Peace Corps volunteer after her graduation. Looking for any excuse to go back to Peru, I decided to fly over and visit her. I was planning on spending at most two weeks in Ecuador before working my way to the… Read More One Month Ecuador Travel Itinerary For Backpackers
As far as South American destinations go, mainland Ecuador goes largely under the radar. I’ve met hordes of backpackers that opted to fly from Peru to Colombia or vice versa just because they thought Ecuador was worth skipping over entirely. Thankfully, those of us that manage to stray off the beaten path can get rewarded… Read More The Best Hostels in Ecuador | Backpacker, Boutique, and Beyond
The colonial city of Cuenca has it all. The best things in life are free and so are the best things to do in Cuenca. I found myself loving life in this quaint Ecuadorian city while barely having to spend a time. There’s a reason (actually, a lot of reasons) why so many backpackers and… Read More The Ultimate Cuenca, Ecuador Bucket List: 19 Things To Do
South America might be my favorite continent in the world. The liveliness of Colombia, the mountains of Peru, the parties of Brazil… But Ecuador? It took me my fourth go-around in South America before I finally decided to hit up one of South America’s smaller countries. Upon arriving, it didn’t take me long to realize… Read More The Best Instagram Spots in Ecuador
Oh, Ecuador. Some people say they’ll never leave a country. I actually might never leave. I initially planned for about 20 days in Ecuador before bouncing off to Peru. I took me 43 days to finally pry myself away from this incredible country. For some reason, Ecuador has not been on my radar until recently.… Read More What Is The Best Way To Travel Around Ecuador?
The longer I spent in Ecuador, the less I felt I had actually seen. I tacked on Cuenca, initially planning for it to be my final stop in Ecuador. A week later, I tacked on Loja, and naturally, I found myself in the small village of Vilcabamba. Despite its small size, Vilcabamba is rich in… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Vilcabamba, Ecuador
The border crossing at La Balsa is the most desolate border crossing I have ever come across. That can both be a good thing and a bad thing.… Read More Guide To Crossing The Ecuador – Peru Border at La Balsa
Backpacking in Cuenca is a dream. The budget-friendly Cuenca boasts stunning nature and an exciting nightlife scene making it a perfect city for backpackers of all types.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Cuenca, Ecuador
From raucous beach towns to booming megaclubs, Ecuador has a variety of nightlife options. If you’re looking to have a little fun while traveling, these are the best party cities in Ecuador.… Read More The Six Best Party Cities in Ecuador
Backpacking Ecuador ended up being one of my favorite adventures. Although I had backpacked South America before, Ecuador has its differences. Here’s everything backpackers need to know before taking on this marvelous country.… Read More The Backpacker’s Crash Course Travel Guide To Ecuador | 2025