Seasoned travelers Julian Smith and Jean Brown lead travelers to unique, off-the-beaten-path adventures in Ecuador, from riding the train through the steep switchbacks of the famous Nariz del Diablo (Devil’s Nose) to enjoying some of the best diving in the world off of the Galápagos Islands. Smith and Brown include several trip strategies that cater to the diverse interests of travelers, such as a Culture and History Tour and Outdoor Adventure Tour. Complete with information on exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town and climbing volcanoes in Sangay National Park, Moon Ecuador gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Julian Smith is an award-winning writer, editor and photographer.
His latest book, Crossing the Heart of Africa: An Odyssey of Love and Adventure, will be published by Harper Perennial on December 7, 2010.
He is the author of the guidebooks to El Salvador, Ecuador, Virginia and the American Southwest. His writing and photography have appeared in Smithsonian, Outside, Wired, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, US News & World Report and USA Today.
With a background in the natural sciences, including degrees in biology and wildlife ecology, he helped launch and edit Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, an international peer-reviewed scientific journal. He lives in Portland, OR.
Find more information on his website: www.juliansmith.com
