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The ULTIMATE Amazon Rainforest Packing List

Visiting the Amazon rainforest is at the top of most travelers’ South America bucketlists—and for good reason! The Amazon offers incredible landscapes, fascinating remote communities, and, best of all, abundant wildlife. However, most visits to the Amazon are accompanied by unpredictable weather, buggy conditions, and lots of active adventures—which can make packing for this experience a bit challenging, to say the least. Not to worry, though—my husband, Justin, and I recently spent four days deep in the Ecuadorian jungle and have put together the ultimate Amazon rainforest packing list. 

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Review of the Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge in the Amazon Rainforest: Is It Worth It?

The Amazon rainforest is HUGE, sprawling a whopping 3.7 million square kilometers across nine countries. As you can imagine, there’s also seemingly countless Amazon lodges for visitors to enjoy this special corner of the planet, which can make it challenging to narrow down where to stay here. 

After doing a TON of research, my husband, Justin, and I choose to pay out of our own pockets and stay at the Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge in Ecuador, thanks to its unique wildlife, all-inclusive experience, and affordable pricepoint. So if you’re considering exploring the Amazon rainforest here as well, here is our honest and unbiased Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge review.

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The Ultimate Galapagos Packing List

Visiting the Galapagos Islands is a bucket list experience for any wildlife lover. But packing for a visit to these wild and untouched islands can be a bit daunting—your days are spent hiking on volcanic rock, snorkeling in (sometimes, surprisingly chilly!) water, and having up-close-and-personal encounters with some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet. What kind of shoes do you need to bring? Is there any special gear that you might be forgetting?

My husband, Justin, and I just wrapped up spending five days on a Galapagos cruise, as well as spending an additional week exploring the islands on land. So we have figured out everything you need to include on your Galapagos packing list to make the most of your time on these incredible islands—and what you can leave at home.

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National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions Galapagos Cruise Review: What You Need to Know

Lindblad Expeditions literally pioneered tourism of private citizens to the Galapagos in the 1960s—so it’s no surprise that they’re considered one of the leading cruise operators in the islands today. But what is it really like onboard a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galapagos cruise—and does it live up to its legendary reputation? 

My husband, Justin, and I just completed an 8 day itinerary on the National Geographic Islander II and have the scoop on what to expect on and off the ship and whether you can really expect an “expedition” experience.

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