Tucked in a little pocket valley just behind the mid-century Hotel Quito are the sweet winding streets of Guapulo, one of Quito’s oldest barrios. The neighborhood spills down the street from a mirador just behind Hotel Quito, and the views at this spot are spectacular. On a clear day, you can see far across the […]
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Quito’s New Airport Opening: What Travelers Need to Know
On Wednesday, February 20th flights in and out of Quito will cease to operate out of Mariscal Sucre International Airport’s original site, smack in the northern center of the city. Instead, all flights will operate out of Quito’s brand-new airport located near Tababela, about 37 km (22 miles) out of town. If you’ve flown in/out […]
Passports with Purpose 2012: Help Build Wells in Haiti & Win a Stay at Vancouver’s Most Art-Full Hotel
It’s perhaps my favorite time of year, when the concept of travel with a purpose comes full circle. Time to kick off the 2012 Passports with Purpose fundraiser! Passports with Purpose is an annual fundraiser that gives travel bloggers the opportunity to come together and use a united voice to gain support and awareness for […]