Author: Kali Kucera

Sure, why not! Let’s put it even more dramatically: Galapagos: $2,000 and 8 days. — OR — Guayaquil/Yaguachi: $<45 and 1 day!! Wait a minute, how do you figure? You may ask. If what you’re looking for is to see some wildlife on a tight time and money budget, you don’t even need to spend… Continue reading An Alternative to the Galapagos | Birds and Iguanas by Bus?

When it comes to finding remarkable ruins in the midst of breathtakingly primordial surroundings, with the emphasis on finding, Machu Pichu’s got nothin’ on these guys. I know, I know. Machu Pichu is the glory of the Incas and gives you a sensation of walking through a lost castle in the sky. But the problem is…… Continue reading Who’s Got the Incas Beat Now?

You probably know the feeling of being on a rollercoaster when the car goes around a curve and turns almost upside down, and what was once on your left and ahead of you is now actually beneath and behind you.  So, you never see that landscape because you were bent by force to look another… Continue reading Gualaquiza: The elusive vault of Ecuador’s ancient past

Coca has got attitude! You, my bus traveling buddies, are catching on to the lesser appreciated “El Oriente” (the eastern Amazon side of Ecuador).  It is showing in the increasing number of bus tickets you’re asking us to reserve for you here on EcuadorBus to places like Coca. Even during COVID, lots more people than… Continue reading Coca, Ecuador | Getting there and exploring the gateway to the Amazon in 2023

When I heard Cotundo for the first time, I was just told it was located in the Ecuadorian jungle. By far, the majority of travelers to Ecuador come to visit the Galapagos. The majority of the minority come to see the Andes and Ecuador’s “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” But very few venture out east to… Continue reading On the Trail of Dragon’s Blood

Visiting Ibarra and specifically, Cubilche, is a well-kept secret for hiking experts and enthusiasts. But keep reading for how I discovered it and how you can too. This should definetely be on your 2021 trip itinerary to Ecuador. One of the best 2-for-1 deals in Ecuador for backpackers doesn’t have anything to do with finding… Continue reading The Best hiking trip in Ecuador for 2023: Exploring from Ibarra to Cubilche!

It’s more common than you may think, or even realize when it happens to you. You’ve boarded a fast-moving and crowded bus, and are so grateful to get a seat. You’re showing all the signs of being exasperated and disoriented, a little giddy perhaps. You’ve already made yourself a prime target. you as a passenger.… Continue reading Fare Scamming on Long-Distance Bus Trips