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Playing With Sea Lions in the Galapagos
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 7 May 2012
One thing you are sure to see when traveling to the Galapagos Islands are Sea Lions. They are everywhere. They sleep on park benches, they lay in the shade under trees and they waddle through the streets. Really, they own the joint!
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Have you ever met a Condor Face to Face?
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 2 May 2012
The highlight of the day however was our visit to the Condor Sanctuary. Condors are endangered in Ecuador this sanctuary is a centre for not only condors, but hawks, eagles and owls just to name a few. Most of the birds are rescued from illegal trafficking, poachers and injuries.
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Update from the Field: Colorful Markets, Microfinance for Students + Springtime Flowers and Celebrations
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 23 April 2012
Compiled by Allison Moomey | KF16 & KF17 | Bénin Springtime has arrived and fellows around the world are celebrating the resfreshing new life springing from the ground. From millions of tulips in Turkey to smelling family members and friends in Mongolia, fellows have been busy embracing the unique cultures of their host countries.
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Water Sports Around the World
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 18 April 2012
This spring, we asked our readers to help us choose where American Express should send us on our next adventure: Our next trip is on water and we have put together our top choices for water sports around the world.
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Would the Real Patch Adams Please Stand Up
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 13 April 2012
You never know who you're going to meet in the world. Our guide talked about the famous doctor that he met when a man replied, Have you Heard of Patch Adams?
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Straddling the Equator – Finally
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 12 April 2012
We missed our opportunity to balance on the Equator in Kenya. In Indonesia we had another chance to cross the Equator, We almost missed our opportunity again in Quito.
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Galapagos Tortoise, The Gentle Giant
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 10 April 2012
Seeing the Galapagos tortoise is one of the highlights of visiting the islands off the coast of Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands were even named after their massive shells. Sailors talked of these islands filled with giant turtles whose shells resembled a saddle - "galapago" in Spanish.
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Galapagos Chat with Travel Planners Radio Show!
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 9 April 2012
Our favourite travel radio hosts Kevin and Sue invited us on their nationally syndicated show, Travel Planners Radio to talk about our time in the Galapagos Islands with Intrepid Travel.
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Animal Photos of the Galapagos
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 5 April 2012
The Galapagos Islands are home to some fascinating species of animals. Here, off the coast of Ecuador, you will experience some of the best wildlife and bird watching in the world
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Culinary Delights of Ecuador and Peru
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 30 March 2012
Eating in Ecuador and Peru was occasionally a challenge, as the culinary traditions of both countries focus heavily on meat. The national dish of Peru is “cuy chactado,” or fried guinea pig. Most Peruanos and Ecuadorianos who live in the highlands raise guinea pigs in pens beneath their homes in order to have a ready [...]
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Swimming with Sharks and Video
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 28 March 2012
The last time we swam with sharks we were in Belize while diving our way through Central America in 2003. We aren't diving again yet, but we did snorkel in some of the most exotic waters on earth here in the Galapagos.
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Boobies Boobies Everywhere
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 25 March 2012
The Galapagos Blue Footed Booby is the star attraction of the Ecuadorian islands. Unique to the area, these birds strut their stuff showing off their beautiful blue feet to attract their mate. This one was stomping from side to side as we drove by on our boat tour of the harbour of Isabella Island.
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Representing Roots Round the World
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 24 March 2012
We love all things Canadian and nothing says Canada more than Roots Canada. Official sponsor of our favourite Olympic team outfits and great Canadian company who embraces the our national animal, The Beaver.
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The Dark History of the Galapagos Islands
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 23 March 2012
We had an action packed 10 days in the Galapagos Islands. but for this Friday we wanted to share a little history of the Galapagos. It's a dark one.
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Marine Iguanas Feeding Underwater, Amazing
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 22 March 2012
The Galapagos Iguanas are some of the most fascinating creatures we have ever encountered. The marine iguana is the only iguana in the world that feeds underwater. Check out this awesome video
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Sunset at the End of the World – Galapagos, Ecuador
Blog: Landlopers - 19 March 2012
Galapagos Sunset Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Visiting the Galapagos Islands
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 18 March 2012
Ever since I heard the words Galapagos Islands in a biology lesson many years ago, I have longed to visit them. Being the science geek and travel enthusiast that I am, they sounded perfect. Then, a few days ago, it looked as though my wish just may come true this summer. Until I hear for sure, I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
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Travel Photo of the Day – A Chillin’ Galapagos Sea Lion Pup
Blog: Two Backpackers - 16 March 2012
2 Backpackers - Travel Photo of the Day – A Chillin’ Galapagos Sea Lion Pup Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersTop List of Things To Do in Quito, Ecuador Sea Lions practically lay on top of each other every night on the beaches of San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. During the day, they retreat to the water, except for a few that brave the heat by finding some shade. This sea [...]
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Travel Photo of the Day – Ecuador Empanadas
Blog: Two Backpackers - 15 March 2012
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I Love Boobies T-Shirt – Not What You Think
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 15 March 2012
The I Love Boobies T-Shirt! Here is another Funny T-Shirt from the same friend who wears the National Pornographic piece of clothing. It’s the I Love Boobies T-Shirt! WTF? I...
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The Weekly Photo: Multi-Colored Galapagos Land Crab
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 11 March 2012
Multi-Colored Land Crab on the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Traveling soon? Book your travel below with my favorite companies and help support this website: Cheap Flights from Vayama | Travel insurance from World Nomads | Accommodation from HW | Guidebooks | G Adventure Tours ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.Traveling soon? Book your travel below with my favorite companies and help support this website:
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A flamingo landing in the Galapagos Islands
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 11 March 2012
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel quotes.
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Ecuador Travel – Giant Galapagos Tortoise
Blog: Two Backpackers - 8 March 2012
2 Backpackers - Ecuador Travel – Giant Galapagos Tortoise Subscribe Now -> http://feeds.feedburner.com/TwoBackpackersTop List of Things To Do in Quito, Ecuador During our Galapagos Islands tour, we definitely ended up #HangingWithTurtles. We actually hung with turtles and tortoises, the Giant Tortoises to be exact. Galapagos is home to the largest tortoises in the world and we got to see them in the wild in the highlands of [...]
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Travel Photo of the Day – Galapagos Land Iguana
Blog: Two Backpackers - 6 March 2012
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Update From The Field: Inspiring Field Partners, Cultural Adjustments + Girl Scout Cookies (No Wait, That’s Not Right)
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 5 March 2012
Compiled by Chris Paci, KF16 & KF17, Azerbaijan It's the beginning of March, and by now, most of KF17 has been out in the field for several weeks. We've settled in at our field partners, gotten to know some of our new coworkers, and started to dig a little deeper into the societies of the countries we now call home.
