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Ecuador declares state of emergency amid volcano fears

The president of Ecuador has imposed a state of emergency in the country over concern that a volcano might erupt.

Iguana go to the Galapagos

Mark Muckenfuss follows in the footsteps of Darwin by travelling to the most plentiful and lush marine species environment on Earth.

The 10 best islands in the world

Readers of US-based Travel and Leisure magazine have voted the ten best islands in the world in its annual survey.

Dead tortoise leaves big fuss

Live slow, die old and leave a controversial corpse. That could have been a suitable motto for Lonesome George, the celebrated, centenarian giant tortoise who died in the Galapagos Islands.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Ecuador

Galapagos: Nature's time machine

The stunning, isolated Galapagos Islands inspired Charles Darwin to write <I>On The Origin of Species</I>. More than 150 years after its publication, Sarfraz Manzoor goes back to the place where it all began.

Galapagos Islands: A more authentic Middle Earth

The remote Galapagos Islands are a fascinating window into the world of their creaturely indigenous inhabitants.

People watching in Ecuador

Pamela Wade finds charming people passionate about their country.

South America: Natural attractions

As more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.