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Will Smith has worn many hats over the course of his 40+ years in show business: Musician, sitcom star, movie star, musician (again), sports team owner, Hollywood pariah, and musician (once again). More recently, he’s added a new title to his ...

The famed Galápagos Islands are a treasure trove of natural wonders. Even many who have never been to this archipelago are aware that naturalist Charles Darwin based his theory of evolution by natural selection on his travels here. However, what ...

Just north of Ecuador’s capital Quito, beyond highways and busy tourist traps, lies a place most travelers pass without realizing what they are missing. Set within the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a fertile volcanic basin offers something ...

The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s great bucket-list destinations for wildlife viewing. Straddling the equator about 600 miles (1,000 km) east of mainland Ecuador, this archipelago features 13 main islands with a biodiversity found ...

Avid divers need to make the pilgrimage to Ecuador’s famed “Enchanted Isles” before they can say they’ve hit all the best scuba destinations around the world. This archipelago of 13 main islands is part of the larger ...

If you’re looking to escape the harsh winters of the northern hemisphere, then the Galápagos in January beckons. By then, these tropical islands have entered their warm and wet season, defined by higher temperatures, increased humidity, and brief ...

The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s most famous biodiversity hotspots. A trip here is no mere vacation—it’s a chance to embark on nature excursions and wildlife activities that exist nowhere else on earth. Still, you need somewhere ...

The Galápagos Islands are a popular destination for travelers interested in rare and exotic wildlife. What many don’t know, however, is that there are some fascinating human stories here, too. An enduring tale is of a group of Europeans who ...