Gorgeous flora and fauna, beautiful beaches, a pleasant climate and environmental consciousness are just a few of the reasons Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are such a popular tourist destination.

Rosa tells us about a remarkable program where people are able to practice yoga alongside playful donkeys at a donkey sanctuary in order to raise funds to help maintain it.

Hostess Maria Lamas takes us on a stroll down Calle Larios in Malaga, Spain, a vibrant street known for, among other things, its architecture, historic and modern shops and street vendors and artists.

Our hostess, Maria, gives us a tour of the eclectic Automobile and Fashion Museum in Malaga, Spain, where one can view a vintage collection of the world's finest cars as well as designer clothing throughout the ages.

Our hostess, Maria, invites us to explore the International Peoples Fair of Fuengirola, Spain, where the cultures of more than one hundred different nations are represented in costume, food and drink.

Guillermo the shaman, an expert in Mayan cosmology, explains the origin of and symbolism behind the Mayan word "chamamán" as well as some other interesting aspects of their belief system.

Maria Lamas familiarizes us with the fascinating Spanish city of Fuengirola, known for, among other things, its multicultural makeup, Mediterranean climate and eclectic flea market.

Get to know the owner and chef of Kärrecho, an authentic, Venezuelan restaurant located in the heart of Berlin.

Our hostess, Maria, takes us inside Malaga's fascinating Holy Week festivities, a spectacle which attracts more than five million tourists from around the globe annually.

In the opinion of writer and cycling enthusiast, Héctor Abad, cycling is Colombia's true national sport.

Marcelo talks about the properties and benefits of quinoa and amaranth, "superfoods" which have been cultivated since ancient times but are currently gaining international notoriety as nutritional powerhouses.

Ecuadorian "Poné," or shamans, utilize plants for their medicinal effects. In this video, we learn about some of their beliefs and wisdom.

Residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, explain to us how they celebrate "Inti Raymi," an Inca Empire celebration in honor of the sun god, "Inti," and how it helps them to preserve their culture.

Welcome to Otavalo, Ecuador's "Carbón del Palo" restaurant, a unique spot known not only for its unique Colombo-Ecuadorian-Spanish fare, but also for its warm atmosphere and spectacular service.

Miriam Fernández of Guayaquil, Ecuador, introduces us to the renowned "Malecón 2000," a pier where people of all ages can enjoy a plethora of attractions from historical monuments to modern day bars and restaurants, excursions and more.