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An image of a man and a giant tortoise in the Galapagos islands in Ecuador - travel more and pay less.
Island hopping in the Galapagos is about a third of the cost of cruising and still gives you amazing experiences. Photo by Debbie Olsen.
Travel Better, Travel Tips

Galapagos on a Budget – Island Hopping Fun

As my husband and I hiked along a volcanic rock formation in the Galapagos Islands, we came within an arm’s reach of a blue-footed booby nesting site. One might have expected the birds to become agitated by our presence, but even the mothers with new hatchlings didn’t seem to notice us. It’s a reaction that’s common from wildlife in the Galapagos Islands and part of what makes it a bucket-list destination. The good news is that this bucket-list expedition can also be affordable. It’s possible to do the Galapagos on a budget with an island hopping itinerary. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta - Jasper Wildlife Watching
An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta – Jasper Wildlife Watching
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Jasper Wildlife Watching – Amazing Photos and Tips

Jasper National Park is the largest and wildest of Canada’s Rocky Mountain Parks and it is a fantastic place for wildlife watching. On a recent visit, we rounded a corner on the Maligne Lake road and spotted a small herd of bighorn sheep including an absolutely enormous ram. His massive horns curled around his head and he looked up at us from a spot near the edge of the road. He was absolutely beautiful. Here are some of our favorite photos and some suggestions for how to find and photograph wildlife in Jasper. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission …

Debbie Olsen
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Top Ten Galapagos Islands Animals

Inspired by Galapagos Islands Animals The wildlife of the Galapagos Islands has a lore all its own. It was a visit to these remote islands that inspired Charles Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection. Since Darwin’s time, these far-flung Ecuadorian islands have become one of the world’s top destinations for wildlife watching. It’s difficult to establish a must-see list of Galapagos Islands animals, but here’s my top ten. 10 – Sally Lightfoot Crab The “red rock crab” can be found on rocks and in shallow water near shorelines. They are very agile and it’s rumored that they were named for an equally agile Caribbean dancer. Their colors are very vibrant and adult crabs have blue and red coloring on their shells. …

Greg Olsen
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