Tagus Cove and Darwin Lake in the Galapagos Islands are among the most gorgeous landscapes in all of the archipelago. Sadly, the cove is also the only place we know of where the beauty of the Galapagos is marred by graffiti. Yes, spray-painted and hand-carved graffiti. Despite that, though, a hike to the summit and…

We went exploring on Prince Philip's Steps on the island of Genovesa in the Galapagos Islands and found gorgeous birdlife all around us, including nests and adorable baby birds. We're sharing our best photos from a vacation visit to Prince Philip's Steps in the Galapagos Islands, a nursery for rare sea birds like Red-Footed Boobies,…

Visiting the lava-forged coastline and unspoiled sandy beaches of Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island in the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador is like landing on another planet. Beauty, grace, battles to the death and rocks of the ages - they're all part of this otherworldly outpost. Here are our best photos and highlights…

On a recent vacation visit to the arid Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands archipelago, we took an early morning hike among the prickly pear cacti, pink flamingos and land iguanas. Here are some of our best photos and highlights from hiking Cerro Dragon in the Galapagos Islands, home…

Of all the wildlife in the Galapagos, perhaps the most iconic - certainly the most famous - is the giant tortoise. But where's the best place to see the famous giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands? On a recent vacation visit to the Galapagos Islands, we traveled to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to…

We're sharing our best photos of a recent vacation visit to Elizabeth Bay in the Galapagos Islands, home to sea turtles, mangrove trees, penguins and more. It was golden hour when we were there, and the serenity of the cove we explored was the perfect note on which to end our day of adventures. where is…

On a recent vacation visit to the Galapagos Islands, we were treated to a morning out on the waters of Punta Mangle on Fernandina Island, a fresh, sparkling and fun place that also happens to be perfect for bird watching. We're sharing highlights and our best photos from Punta Mangle in the Galapagos Islands, home…