Are you planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands and debating whether to book a series of day trips or a cruise? After an outstanding, one-week boat tour through the islands, I joined a day trip that was, in one word, underwhelming. That’s not to say, however, that the quality of your experiences will reflect […]
The Ultimate Galapagos Packing List for a Cruise
At various points during my cruise through the Galapagos Islands, I was a pharmacy, bank lender, library and underwater photographer to fellow travellers. Of course, I was happy assist, but what would you do if you found yourself in a disappointing, aggravating or dreadful situation and no one could come to your aid? As prepared […]
Galapagos on a Budget: How I Made My Dream Trip Affordable
Without question, the absolute best mode of travel through the Galapagos Islands is a live-aboard boat – any other way and you would miss out on the greatest treasures this archipelago has to offer. But it’s true: a trip to these jewels of Ecuador comes with an exorbitant price tag and could easily turn into […]
Galapagos Islands: The Final Days (and Sharks!)
The final days of my trip to the Galapagos Islands were bitter sweet. As I write, I’m rejuvenated by reliving the two weeks I spent there but wistful that the journey had to end. I started the final leg of my cruise on the Millenium Yacht with snorkelling at Los Lobos Island, but we weren’t […]
Las Islas Galapagos: For the Love of Sea Lions
On a hike through Santa Fe Island in the Galapagos, I was blessed with some quality time with a colony of sea lions lounging on the beach. I commented on the docility of the Galapagos wildlife in my previous post but we were warned to keep our distance from the sea lion bull and darling […]