Ecuador’s Captivating Colonial Mountain Cities – Quito and Cuenca

Ecuador’s Captivating Colonial Mountain Cities – Quito and Cuenca

A Two Part Series of Discovery (Stay-Tuned) My first visit to Ecuador was nearly eight years ago. My trip at that time focused on experiencing the magnificent Galapagos Islands on Ecuador’s Pacific Coast; the islands are truly an eco-paradise, easily one of the world’s greatest treasures that should be on everyone’s bucket list. But Ecuador is…

Santiago’s Secret Hideaway – The Aubrey

Santiago’s Secret Hideaway – The Aubrey

Santiago, Chile’s largest and capital city, is an eclectic mix of old and new world culture. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish, Santiago shares a rich history with many other South American cities, yet it distinguishes itself as the ultimate urban destination of diversity – in geography, climate and attitude. History is still very much…