In case you missed one of my 21 posts on this destination, here they all are in one place! Click away to read more.

Galapagos Arrival and the Santa Cruz Highlands

After a night in Quito, my Galapagos adventure begins with giant tortoises and lava tubes.

Floreana Island and Post Office Bay

Flamingos, crabs, and sea lions, oh my! And if you think the U.S. Postal Service is slow, check out this Galapagos mail tradition.

Land of the Iguanas: Punta Suarez, Espanola Island

From iguanas to tropical birds and even more sea lions, Punta Suarez hosts a wide diversity of species.

Beauties on the Beach: Sea Lions of Gardner Bay

This ranks as one of my all-time favorite beaches. Meet the friendliest sea lions in the Galapagos!

Morning Hike in Santa Fe (not that Santa Fe)

Check out these giant cacti and our first encounter with Land Iguanas.

The Sweeping Vistas of South Plaza, Galapagos

Check out the sweeping vistas of South Plaza. Each island is just as stunning as the last and I’m running out of adjectives to describe them! Not a bad problem to have.

Red Frigate Birds of North Seymour Island

Watch these males strut their gular sacs. Wait, what? And that time I had a whole beach all to myself.

The Beaches of Las Bachas

Ugh, ANOTHER Galapagos beach with white sand, aqua water, bright red crabs, and a pretty sunset. Are we over this yet??

Volcanic Formations on Sombrero Chino

Check out a “newer” Galapagos island — Sombrero Chino is only a quarter of a million years old.

Bartolome Island’s Panoramic Landscape

Meet the island that I planned my entire Galapagos trip around. Did Bartolome live up to its lofty expectations?

Red and Black Sand Beaches of Galapagos

I’ve spent years on white sand beaches, but Galapagos offers a whole rainbow spectrum of sand.

The Charles Darwin Research Station

Meet the lady tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Center. Will they entice Lonely George out of his shell?

Solo Trip: Isabela Island, Galapagos

Despite a rough case of sea sickness, I bounce back to climb a volcano and visit sharks on Isabela Island.

I’m On A Boat… Galapagos Edition

Experience a day aboard the G Adventures yacht. Or, why cruising through paradise reminds me of college.

Under the Sea: Galapagos Edition

Perhaps the biggest reason to visit Galapagos is to experience the undersea life. Check out this colorful assortment of fish and other odd creatures that attracted Darwin to this part of the world!

Snorkeling with Sharks, Sea Lions, and Sea Turtles

Check out these enticing underwater photos from the Galapagos that will make you want to don a wet suit and snorkel mask.

Galapagos Video: The Underwater Ballet

Incredible footage of underwater life in the Galapagos. Sea lions, sharks, marine iguanas, sea turtles — watch them dance under the sea.

City Tour of Quito, Ecuador

My friend Deidra and I embark on a city tour of Quito and risk our lives to take stunning photos from a precarious vantage point over the Basilica. Worth it!

Latitude 00°00’00”: Visiting the Equator

Do you weight less on the equator? Does water swirl in different directions in each hemisphere? I investigate during a trip to the equator museum in Ecuador.

Hiking & Biking: Cotopaxi Volcano and Glacier

Remember that time I hiked a glacier and then bicycled down a volcano? Now THIS is an adventure story.

Peguche Waterfall in Ecuador

Following a travel magazine tip, I seek out a waterfall in rural Ecuador and enjoy the lush views.