Ecuador: Quito And The Galapagos Islands

Send us a text We cover Ecuador"s capital city and famed wildlife islands, with experts Katie McDonough,  and Stephanie Bonham-Carter. We"ll explore the historic streets of Quito, where Spanish colonial architecture meets a burgeoning food scene complete with Michelin star restaurants. Katie and Stephanie share tips on navigating the city"s high altitude and uncover hidden gems in its well-preserved historical center. Experience the vibrancy of Ecuadorian festivals, including the Festival of Lights, and Carnival; and savor traditional foods that bring the country"s diverse history to life. In the Galapagos Islands, discover the wildlife and the best times to visit, and learn about crucial conservation efforts, Hear firsthand accounts of playful sea lions, the mesmerizing dance of blue-footed boobies, and a heart-pounding orca sighting. _____ Katie McDonough is Executive Director of Custom Travel at Explore Inc. Stephanie Bonham-Carter is co-founder of the Galapagos Safari Camp. _____ Podcast host Lea Lane  has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  "one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year"). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____ Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____ Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. **************************************** Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea Lane YouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane