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 ...
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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 ...
The perfect self-drive holiday in Ecuador
Often seen simply as a gateway to the Galápagos, this compact little country lends itself ideally to a 10-night road trip ...
Ecuador names newly-discovered frog species after Leonardo DiCaprio. Here's why
Researchers in Ecuador discovered a new frog species named in honor of Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental efforts.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...