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In this post, we’ll help you determine which is the best Galapagos airport. There are three airports on the Galapagos Islands. The busiest is Seymour Airport on Baltra Island and the other is San Cristobal Airport. There is also a small airline/landing strip on Isabela Island. In this post, we’ll talk about airports in the Galapagos….
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To make the most of a trip to the Galápagos, research and planning should be a priority. With that in mind we’ve put together a list of the top 17 Galapagos books. 17 Best Galápagos Islands Books Here, in no particular order, is a list of our top 17 popular Galápagos Islands books. In this list,…
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Floreana is a small isolated island in the Galapagos. It has a very interesting history and is one of the most memorable places we’ve ever visited. The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique animals. We explored three islands and had unforgettable animal encounters on each of them, but none as breathtaking as on Floreana! Perhaps…
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I love to swim! I especially love swimming in places where I know there is nothing too big that’s going to come out and try to get a piece of me. 😉 Las Grietas is just such a place, but it’s much more than that! Want to photograph these areas on your trip? Here’s how to choose Best Camera…
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Ecuador has hundreds of beautiful hikes. Hiking in Ecuador draws thousands of adventurers every year. In this post, you’ll learn about hiking in the Andes of Ecuador – including the Cajas National Park, and a mountain with a spectacular view of Cuenca. And hiking in the Galapagos Islands. Hiking Cajas National Park, Cuenca Ecuador We…
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For most people, what constitutes “ugly animals” is relative. Creepy crawlies like snakes, beetles, and rats activate our “eww” reaction far more than other critters. There are some scary, ugly animals. Some of the ugliest animals include the viperfish, naked mole rat, roseate spoonbill, shoebill, marabou stork, and human botfly. Red-lipped batfish, mata mata, snakefly, and babirusa…
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The sea is an amalgamation of strangeness, from the horrifying creatures to the ugly fish. The sea is bursting with uncertainty and is one of the world’s most terrifying places to explore. Some of the ugliest fish include the whitemargin stargazer, viperfish, vampire fish, red-lipped batfish, and frogfish. Many of these ugly fish have massive…
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Birds come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny hummingbird to the towering bald eagle. But not all birds are beautiful. There are some very ugly birds. Or maybe they’re so ugly that they’re cute? I’ll let you decide. Some of the ugliest birds include the shoebill, Northern bald ibis, ocellated turkey, marabou stork,…
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Start Planning Today! Plan Your Next Adventure with Storyteller Travel Storyteller Travel is your source for travel planning. Learn about the best foods, destinations, and natural attractions around the world. Globe Spinning Where will you go next? Learn more about the best destinations around the world. Looking for a specific region? Learn more about Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, South…
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Lizards are cold-blooded, and their skin is unique in the animal kingdom. They have some unusual habits, including doing push-ups on rocks, trees, or walls. Why do lizards do push-ups? Lizards do push-ups as a mating display so the males can show the females that they are healthy and ready to mate. But both male…