Natalie Jones

Ecuador, a small country on the west side of South America, is full of rich history and beautiful landscapes. There are so many places to visit and experience, but here are three attractions that should be at the top of your list:

The surge of COVID-19 has, without a doubt, thrown a wrench into nearly everyone’s travel plans this year. Many of us have hardly traveled outside our hometowns since March, which is hard to believe when we live in such a connected world. Even though we may be physically bound to the walls of our own home (or let’s be honest, to our couch), there are still many opportunities to experience more of the world.

Anthony Quintano via FlickrBlue skies, blue rivers, and sandwiched between them, the gorgeous red and gold foliage—fall is truly one of the most stunning times to visit New York. Beginning in August and going through to mid-November, a New York autumn is heralded by the transformation of the leaves and a certain crispness to the air. Almost immediately, citizens of the Hudson Valley in upstate New York set out to celebrate the season with their many fall traditions.