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Travelling to Quito and Nuevo Loja in February and looking for recommendations/thoughts.

I know the situation in Ecuador changed for the worse this year. We are going to the Galapagos and then staying in Quito for a couple days before meeting up with the Amazon lodge tour in Lago Agrio. I was trying to find flights between Quito and Lago Agrio but it seems the airport in Nueva Loja doesn’t have any flights available ?

So we are stuck driving. I found a highly rated private driver company (day trip) as I figured it would be safer to book a car that can pick us up directly from our hotel and drop us directly at the next one rather than going to a bus station. Recommendations online seem to be to not travel at night so I would book it for the day before the tour meets (at 8am) and stay in a hotel overnight.

We’ve read some experiences regarding Quito, we know that the Galapagos and the Amazon lodge itself will be safe, I’m just a bit worried about the transfer from Quito to Lago Agrio. We’re probably not going to be leaving the hotels after dark and do our best to stay alert. It would be me and my partner going, and we’re both from Canada.

Just wondering if anyone who has recently been to Quito or Nuevo Loja has any experiences or recommendations they can share.

Thanks in advance!

Correction: more specifically it’s Lago Agrio that the tour is leaving from and where we will be spending one night.

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u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 10 days ago
▲ 5 r/TravelEcuador

Travelling in Feb to Quito and Nueva Loja. Thoughts on safety?

I know the situation in Ecuador changed for the worse this year. We are going to the Galapagos and then staying in Quito for a couple days before meeting up with the Amazon lodge tour in Nueva Łoją. I was trying to find flights between Quito and Lago Agrio but it seems the airport in Lago Agriodoesn’t have any flights available ?

So we are stuck driving. I found a highly rated private driver company (day trip) as I figured it would be safer to book a car that can pick us up directly from our hotel and drop us directly at the next one rather than going to a bus station. Recommendations online seem to be to not travel at night so I would book it for the day before the tour meets (at 8am) and stay in a hotel overnight.

We’ve read some experiences regarding Quito, we know that the Galapagos and the Amazon lodge itself will be safe, I’m just a bit worried about the transfer from Quito to Nuevo Loja. We’re probably not going to be leaving the hotels after dark and do our best to stay alert.

Just wondering if anyone who has recently been to Quito or Nuevo Loja has any experiences or recommendations they can share.

** correction: by Nueva Loja I mean Lago Agrio.

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u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 10 days ago
▲ 548 r/TravelCanada

Recently drove the Dempster to Whitehorse and back

We live in Inuvik, and decided to take a roadtrip down the Dempster highway and through the Yukon. Was an amazing experience!

Instagram for more pics/live in the Arctic: katinthearctic

Pic 1: ferry crossing Tsiigehtchic
Pics 2,3: Tombstone territorial park
Pic 4: outside of Dawson city
Pics 5,6: Kluane National Park
Pic 7: Alaska highway
Pic 8: close to Perry’s crossing

All pictures are from early September.

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 25 days ago
▲ 409 r/roadtrip

Yukon and Alaska

Still a lot of photos to go through but pulled these out.

Whitehorse -> Kluane -> Haines and back.

Highly recommend, every part of the drive was scenic.

Instagram: katinthearctic

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 30 days ago
▲ 14 r/roadtrip

Recently completed Inuvik -> Whitehorse -> Kluane -> Haines, AK.

Based in Inuvik. Me and my partner did this long but very rewarding trip. The views in Yukon and Alaska are AMAZING. We’re now in Whitehorse, going to be making the trek back to our home in Inuvik in a couple days.

Fav stop: Haines (because of the bears; so many bears)
Animals spotted: moose, elk, black bears, coastal brown bears, bald eagles, coyotes, and many many birds including grouse, swans, hawks, etc. Also approximately 1000 Arctic ground squirrels.
Most scenic drive: section between Klaune and Haines.
Most underrated: Tombstone territorial park
Casualties: got a nail in our tire in Whitehorse, and one chip on our windshield

Highly recommend!!

Also if anyone is interested I do have a photography instagram for life in the north with way more photos and clips. Handle is katinthearctic
These are all photos taken on my iPhone, but I have over 4000 pictures on my Nikon that I will be sorting through and posting on the above Instagram

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 1 month ago
▲ 325 r/TrueNorthPictures

This is your sign to visit Klaune National Park, Yukon.

We hiked the Kings Throne and 10/10 would recommend.

Currently roadtripping through the North from our home in Inuvik, and if anyone’s interested in more photos or videos I have a photography instagram, handle is katinthearctic

Edit: Kluane** National park

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 1 month ago
▲ 1.0k r/TrueNorthPictures

Trip to Whitehorse and the Dempster highway

If you ever get the chance to visit the Yukon, go.

Photos are from Whitehorse, Dawson, and the Dempster.

If anyone is interested I have a photography account for life in the North : katinthearctic

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 1 month ago
▲ 954 r/birding

Mating display (grouse) caught again on video!

Caught these guys in another mating display again which was super cool.

Could someone ID these? They don’t look like the species I’ve seen before, but I’m leaning towards spruce grouse. Location is NWT, Canada

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 1 month ago
▲ 4.9k r/tippytaps+1 crossposts

Sharp tailed grouse in Arctic circle, Canada

Got a video of this mating behaviour known as a lek. Location is Inuvik, Canada.

This is my original content; I did post this previously from an old account.

For more photos and wildlife in the Arctic I started an Instagram: katinthearctic for anyone interested!

u/BeeBop_Beluga — 2 months ago
▲ 1.6k r/howislivingthere

Moved to the Arctic Circle, NWT, Canada last year.

I’ve seen a lot of people asking questions about this area but wasn’t able to previously comment because my account wasn’t old enough.

To celebrate 30 days on Reddit, I decided to make this post. I will answer all respectful questions! For context, I am in my 30s, got stationed here for work, and plan to be here for another year or two.

Hit me with any questions you have!

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 2 months ago
▲ 444 r/TrueNorthPictures

Arctic Circle, NWT.

All these photos taken by me! Also happy to answer any questions about living in the north :)

I do have an Instagram for anyone interested in more: katinthearctic

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 2 months ago
▲ 1.1k r/TrueNorthPictures

Wildlife spotted after a year in the Arctic Circle, NWT.

All pictures taken by me!

Edit: if anyone’s interested, I started an instagram for my (amateur) photography that has more photos. Username is katinthearctic

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 2 months ago
▲ 513 r/animalid

Bobcat or lynx? [NWT, Canada]

This guy was super cool!! Let me hang out on the side of the road with him for 5 mins

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 2 months ago
▲ 138 r/TravelCanada

Grocery prices in Inuvik, NWT.

My last post regarding prices in Ulu got a lot of traction, thought I would show you guys what it’s like in Inuvik. $350 for 22 items. One of those items is a bag of dog food which cost $100, so really it’s more like $250 for 21 items.

We usually do a “bigger” haul like this once a week and then stop in at the grocery store another time or two for a smaller list. Between me and my partner, we spend around $1500 a month on groceries.

u/Beneficial-Mouse5695 — 2 months ago