With hospitable locals, affordable living and beautiful scenery, the main difficulty is just in deciding where to stay -- in the cities, the mountains or at the beaches. From snow-capped volcanoes to dense Amazon jungle, sunny Pacific beaches to the famous Galapagos Islands, Ecuador offers something for everyone, and at prices unheard of in North America and Europe. Full article at
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