Melina Goldman

Experience strategist turned travel writer. Melina has personally researched and visited every destination on this site across Japan, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.
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The greenhouses at the botanical gardens of Bogota - one of the best things to do in Bogota
Colombia

The Best Things to Do in Bogota, Colombia

The best things to do in Bogota, Colombia to appreciate this unique city and learn about the complex history of the country.

The central town square of Cuenca, Ecuador, one of the places to visit when wondering is Ecuador safe
Ecuador

How to Know If Ecuador Is Safe to Travel to (It Is)

Yes, Ecuador is safe to visit! This article explains the areas within the country that are safe for visitors and how to know where to avoid.

Walking through the beautiful and protected historical center is one of the top things to do in Cuenca Ecuador
Ecuador

The Top Things to Do in Cuenca, Ecuador, a Colonial City

This article goes through the various things to do in Cuenca Ecuador, along with the important logistics to enjoy this colonial city.

Quito's main square in the historical center, full of plants and people and surrounded by churches and government buildings - top things to do in Quito
Ecuador

The Top Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador for Your 3 Day Itinerary

The things to do in Quito, Ecuador as the starting point of other adventures in Ecuador. This includes a 2 or 3 day itinerary.

A view of Quito's historical center from El Panecillo Hill and one of the places to consider when thinking about where to stay in Quito
Ecuador

Where to Stay in Quito? The Best Neighborhoods to Stay In

Wondering where to stay in Quito, Ecuador when visiting? Read this straightforward guide to help answer that question.

Some red cabins at the edge of a lake in the rainforest for Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge
Ecuador

Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge: A Luxury Rainforest Experience in Ecuador

The experience at Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge to explore Ecuadorian rainforest. Read to find out about spending a few days in the Amazon.

A few scarlet macaw parrots in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador of Yasuni National Park
Ecuador

How to Visit the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador: Yasuni National Park

The best way to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador is by integrating into the environment in Yasuni National Park. Here are your options.

Two Galapagos sea lions on the red sand beach of Rabida Island with a boat docked in the bay
Ecuador

Accommodation Options for Your Galapagos Islands Itinerary: Cruise or Land

This article helps you determine what your Galapagos Islands itinerary could look like depending on if you take a cruise or stay at a hotel.

The Quasar Expeditions yacht cruise anchored in a bay of the Galapagos islands
Ecuador

A Galapagos Islands Yacht Cruise: Quasar Expeditions

What a Galapagos Islands yacht cruise with Quasar Expeditions entails. Why this is the best way to visit the archipelago and what to expect.

A view of the Galapagos archipelago from the Isla Bartolome viewpoint, showing that there is no best time of year to visit Galapagos Islands
Ecuador

The Best Time of Year to Visit Galapagos Islands… And Other Answers to Your Questions

Your questions answered about the best time of year to visit Galapagos Islands and more to best experience this destination.

A view over the red sand beach at the Paracas National Preserve when going from Lima to Paracas
Peru

Transportation Options to Get from Lima to Paracas or Huacachina

Different options for transportation from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, with a tour or independently to experience the unique landscapes.

An oasis in the middle of a desert and one of the things to do in Huacachina
Peru

The Different Things to Do in Huacachina and Paracas (A 4 Day Itinerary)

Here are the things to do in Huacachina and Paracas, an adventure junkie’s paradise with unique activities and landscapes to explore.