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Showing posts with label Ecuador. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ecuador. Show all posts
Amazon Jungle, Barefoot Expeditions, Limoncocha natural reserve, Adventure travel, Ecuador
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, January 22, 2015
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Adventures in Quito: Hacienda El Porvenir – A Base Camp for Andes Adventures
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Over the course of ten days in Ecuador, I have had the privilege of seeing a number of truly wonderful things, while also staying in some fantastic lodges along the way. If you’ve been reading my posts throughout my travels, [...]
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Team Seagate Wins Adventure Racing World Championship
Posted by Unknown on Monday, November 17, 2014
Part of the reason I was in Ecuador over the past week and a half was to cover the start of the Adventure Racing World Championship, which began in the Andean highlands, descended through the rainforest, and eventually ended [...]
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Adventures in Quito: Hiking in the Shadow of Cotopaxi
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For most of my trip to Quito I had Internet access, and was able to write about my days events as they happened. On the final few days of the trip, I was in a mountain lodge that didn't have Internet, so I continued to write [...]
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Adventures in Quito: Trekking the Andes Highlands
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, November 12, 2014
If you read yesterday's (admittedly long) post about my adventures in and around Quito, Ecuador, you probably already know that the Andes highlands can be a challenging place to go for a hike. The weather is unpredictable [...]
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AR World Championship Update: A Major Penalty Has Deep Impact on the Race
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, November 11, 2014
What a difference a day makes at the Adventure Racing World Championships here in Ecuador. Not only have we seen nearly every team hit with a major penalty, it has had a major impact on the standings as well. While the controversial [...]
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Adventures in Quito: A Mountain Trek During Which Ecuador Reminds Me That it is The Rainy Season!
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One of the activities I've been looking forward to the most since arriving in Ecuador is trekking in the Andes. Don't get me wrong, I've loved everything else I've done so far, and the good people of Quito have been incredibly [...]
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AR World Championship Update: From the Highlands to the Rainforest
Posted by Unknown on Monday, November 10, 2014
I may no longer be covering the AR World Championship directly while I'm here in Ecuador, but that doesn't mean that I am not still trying to follow he race as best I can. I've only been able to check in when I've had Internet, [...]
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Adventures in Quito: Cultural Immersion and a Fine Walk in an Active Volcano
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My adventures in and around Quito, Ecuador continued today, with a very active hike that left me breathless for more than one reason, and a visit to a traditional Quechua homestead. It was a great mix of cultural immersion [...]
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Adventures in Quito: The AR World Championship Begins, and I Mountain Bike Down a Volcano
Posted by Unknown on Sunday, November 9, 2014
In case it wasn't entirely clear in my first two posts from Quito, I've very much been enjoying my stay in Ecuador so far. The city is rich in culture and history, with interesting things to discover around just about every [...]
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Video: All You Need is Ecuador
Posted by Unknown on Saturday, November 8, 2014
While we're on the subject of Ecuador, some tourism officials shared this video from the "All You Need is Ecuador" travel campaign that the country has been running. It'll give you a nice glimpse of what the place is all about, and what I'll be up to [...]
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Adventures in Quito: A Visit to the Middle of the World, and the AR World Championships Opening Ceremonies
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My second day in Quito didn't quite start the way I had hoped. After a busy, and fun filled day 1, I was ready to get a good night's sleep, and hit the ground running this morning for more adventures in Ecuador. Unfortunately, [...]
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Adventures in Quito: History, Culture, and Acclimatizing on Day 1
Posted by Unknown on Friday, November 7, 2014
I'm happy to say that my flight to Quito went off without a hitch yesterday, and I arrived safely in the capital city of Ecuador with almost no hassles. There was a bit of turbulence over the Amazon on the approach, which [...]
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I Am Off To Ecuador!
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, November 6, 2014
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I am headed to Ecuador tomorrow for a little fun and adventure in South America. While there, I will be exploring the city of Quito, and everything that it has to offer, while [...]
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