Ecuador
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Thursday, 6 Jan 2011 | Views [8251] | Comments [5] | Video

Ecuador is the second-smallest country in South America , but nowhere else on earth will you find so much natural diversity. In one day you see the Amazon Basin, volcanoes, cloud forests and the Pacific coast. You can spend your cash shopping at the ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, amazon, diving, ecuador, south america, travel-safety, travel-tips, travel-tips, trekking
Thursday, 2 Dec 2010 | Views [1318] | Comments [1]

Ecuador is well known for its thrills and spills – be it erupting volcanoes, hair-raising white water rapids, or treks through the dangerous Amazon jungle – it certainly has its risks. However, one of the most risky aspects of the Ecuadorian experience ... Read more >
Tags: ecuador, south america, travel-safety, travel-transport
Friday, 26 Nov 2010 | Views [2942]

Petty crime is rife in Ecuador. It’s not
the worst place, and a whole lot safer than other places in South
America, but it’s a problem.
It’s a relatively poor nation so cell
phones, laptops, portable music players, cameras and cash are lucrative ... Read more >
Tags: ecuador, south america, travel-crime, travel-safety
Thursday, 7 Oct 2010 | Views [1530]

The Galapagos Islands and the unique
wildlife that helped Charles Darwin develop his theory of natural selection (or
evolution) are in a vast national park controlled, administered, and protected
by Ecuador, and they do a great job of protecting ... Read more >
Tags: diving, ecuador, galapagos, south america, travel-safety
Saturday, 2 Oct 2010 | Views [2073]

Ecuador is considered to be an absolute Mecca by many adventure travellers – a one-stop shop for all things dangerous and exciting. With such diverse geography and climate, it’s not a stretch of the imagination to climb up snowy mountains and erupting ... Read more >
Tags: amazon, ecuador, south america, travel-safety
Friday, 1 Oct 2010 | Views [1490] | Comments [1]
A state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador following violent protests by police over changes to pay and conditions.
What’s Happening
Police obstructed the runway of the airport in Quito, leading to the cancellation of all international ... Read more >
Tags: civil unrest, coup, ecuador, south america, travel-alert
Monday, 25 Jan 2010 | Views [1887] | Comments [1] | Video

From sun safety to holding onto your wallet, travel experts weigh in with their tips on preparing for a trip to Ecuador and what you should be aware of while you're there. Read more stories from WorldNomads.com to help keep you travelling safely.... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, ecuador, galapagos, south america, sun safety, travel-tips, water