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Otavalo, north of Quito, is known for its market and like all the other tourists that come to Otavalo we decided to go on a excursion through Otavalo that included a visit to the market.

Otavalo is located in the north of Ecuador where the indigenous locals are known for their arts and crafts.

Especially if you're looking for nice souvenirs or good quality fabrics...

Here are some pictures of my holiday in Cuba where I went with my girlfriend. We stayed in Havana, the capital of Cuba, first and from there on we did some road trips to other places like Santa Clara.

In Havana you can stay at a hotel or pousada, a typical Cuban bed and breakfast or guesthouse owned by locals who earn some extra money by letting tourists stay at their house.

We...

My best friend and I have been to Ecuador for a month of serious backpacking, something we both had never done before but were really curious about.

We had booked our flight to Quito, Ecuador and a hotel to stay in the first three days. The rest, we would figure it out later!

Our flight to Quito took about 15 hours and was perfect.

The company...

After our stay in Santa Marta, Taganga and the Tayrona National Park we travelled south along Colombia's north coast towards Cartagena.

Cartagena is a very popular travel destination in Colombia and attracts many visitors with its fine beaches and interesting tours around the famous historic center.

One of the drawcards of Cartagena would be the tour of the fortress...

After an intense hike through the rain forests of north Colombia to the Ciudad Perdida it was time for a well deserved stay at a nice beach hotel or resort.

If you're looking for a nice beach holiday in Colombia the Tayrona National Park is a very good option as you will find you beach hotel exactly like it promises, on the beach!

An what kind of beach!

Considering...