The beautiful country with snow-capped mountains and breathtaking beaches but few tourists
A land of complete contrast with dramatic landscapes, lush rainforests, snow-capped mountains, active volcanoes and hardly ...
In Ecuador’s Western Mountain Forest, A New Frog Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio
The frog, Phyllonastes Dicaprioi, was named after the Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio as he often speaks about ...
Leonardo DiCaprio now has a frog species named after him. Here’s why
Scientists in Ecuador have named a newly discovered frog species, Phyllonastes dicaprioi, after Hollywood actor and ...
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In Ecuador, a mountain shrub could hold the key to restoring a precious ecosystem
a rare shrub species that’s perhaps the páramo’s most emblematic plant and is endemic to the tropical mountains of Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. Frailejones in the El Ángel Ecological ...
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In the high Andes, a dream to restore a special forest takes root
Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...
4 retiree expats break down the finances that pushed them to flee the US
Older Americans said they moved abroad because they couldn't afford a comfortable retirement in the US, citing high medical ...
UVU President Astrid Tuminez taking brief sabbatical following husband’s unexpected death
Jeffrey Tolk — husband of Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez — died Feb. 5 while mountain climbing in Ecuador.
New frog species named after Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor’s environmental activism saw the tribute in his honour after researchers discovered the small brown amphibian in ...
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The real luxury of travel? Experiences you can’t get at home
Forget five-star hotels—true luxury is unique experiences. Climb volcanos, eat like a local—these moments define authentic ...