We are Terry and Claire, two Ontario teachers who love to travel, find new adventures, and pass on those experiences through Past The Potholes.
Most of our travel is during our vacation time so it has to be planned to make the most of every minute. Luckily Claire enjoys planning and creating the perfect itinerary! However, we’ve been tourists, backpackers, expats and even digital nomads.
Our travel experience is as varied as the sports we enjoy. You’ll find us kitesurfing on a tropical beach, hiking in the mountains or on the computer planning our next adventure!
Learn how we became full-time travellers without quitting our full-time jobs
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When people think of the Galapagos Islands, they usually think of a once-in-a-lifetime, spending all my savings, expensive cruise. I know I did. However, this remote island chain belonging to Ecuador is actually surprisingly easy, Read more…
Cotopaxi National Park is just an hour or so south of Quito and is stunningly beautiful. The focal point is, of course, the perfectly conical active volcano but the views in every direction are well Read more…
The mountains surrounding Quito provide for some great day tours. We had time for one tour on our first visit to Ecuador and chose the Laguna Quilotoa day trip. Laguna Quilotoa is a stunning emerald-coloured Read more…
