Author: One Week Trips

Ecuador: Day 1 – Quilotoa Loop to Banos

Ecuador: Day 1 – Quilotoa Loop to Banos

Luis picked us up from our hotel around 8am to begin our journey through Ecuador. We took the back road through the Quilotoa Loop. The ride was rocky, filled with potholes. I wish i took one of those motion-sickness pills. Our first stop was in 

Quick Guide to 4 Days in Ecuador

Quick Guide to 4 Days in Ecuador

Ecuador is a country where the Andes meet the Amazon, where the land straddles between two hemispheres. Ecuador has so much to offer: the beach, the wildlife, the mountains, and the jungles. I spent 4 full days in Ecuador in mid-May, the end of their 

Conquering the Elephant Mountain Trail

Conquering the Elephant Mountain Trail

Thursday, 3 April 2014 | Taipei, Taiwan The most popular hiking trail in Taipei is the Elephant Mountain Trail hike. The trail consists of hundreds of stairs leading to a spectacular view over Taipei. I found the trail to be daunting at times as the 

33 Hours in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I’ve been to Edmonton a handful of times but never branched outside of my hotel quarters. My work decided to plant me in Edmonton the day after the LA Kings play the Edmonton Oilers so i was left to search for new fun alternatives. Where 

Day 3: Toronto Diary: Road Trip to Niagara Falls

Buzz… Buzz.. Reach over and hit the snooze button. It’s 8AM and we decided to sleep in for an additional hour. We have a long day ahead of us with adventure to Niagara Falls.. But first, let’s eat! Breakfast:  Smith Smith is a chic and 

Iceland Diary: Road Trip from Reykjavik to Snæfellsjökull

Sunday 27 September 2015 It’s 9am and we have packed our vehicle and heading towards a glacier at the westernmost point of Iceland, Snæfellsjökull. Snæfellsjökull is only a 2.5 hours drive but the drive is difficult due to the rough and harsh gravel roads. Although 

Reykjavik, Iceland: Driving the Golden Circle

The Golden Circle tour is one of the most popular routes out of Reykjavik, Iceland. It can cost you up to 12,000kr, which is approximately $95USD. You can save some cash by driving there yourself. Car Rental: We rented a car with Thrifty for about 9,000kr 

Day 1 & 2: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Two and a half days is not enough to explore what Toronto has to offer. The bustling streets of downtown Toronto somewhat resembles that of Time Square in New York City. I arrived in Toronto with no expectations. My only knowledge of Toronto was that it