Episode 40: Why Ecuador is the New Years 2027 Group Trip Destination You Don’t Want to Miss
What happens when Laura gets an invitation to scout Ecuador with 11 days notice and zero availability? She calls Krista Parks. In this episode, Krista shares everything that went down on her spontaneous, private scouting trip through Ecuador — and spoiler: it absolutely passed the vibe check. From hand-feeding hummingbirds at sunset against the backdrop of the Andes, to crawling through uncharted jungle caves and meeting an all-female Amazonian tribe with a pet anaconda, Krista covers it all. They also dig into the food, the altitude, what to pack, and why Baños is the ultimate New Year's Eve destination.
Ecuador is officially on the Laura Ericson Group Trips roster for New Year's 2026–2027, and this episode will make you want to sign up immediately.

