We land at Guayaquil airport (unrelated part of central Guayquil - pictured) after an incredible 2 weeks on the Galápagos Islands. We haven't given much thought about seeing the rest of Ecuador but hear that the small mountain town of Baños is good. We figure it is Ecuador's equivalent of Bath in the UK since it has thermal springs, old buildings, a big beauty/massage industry and the same name. Add the excitement of being situated at the base of an active vol...

Things you should know about the Galápagos Islands ... And every one an indisputable FACT! The Galapagos Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,000km from mainland Ecuador. The flight from Guayaquil to Baltra Island takes one hour and fifty minutes. We get very excited when the Londoner in front of us leaves the latest edition of The Guardian on his seat and we snatch up the English paper like hungry street kids. During his 5 week stay i...