024: South America Sustainable Family Travel: Bus Travel, Budget-Friendly & Volunteering in the Galapagos

In this episode of Let’s Go Outside, we chat with Carolyn, a mom and explorer who’s passionate about discovering unique and meaningful places while traveling sustainably with her family. She shares how slowing down, traveling on a budget, and choosing local experiences have led them to unforgettable adventures—from biking down Volcano Cotopaxi in Ecuador to exploring the Salt Flats and Train Cemetery in Bolivia. Carolyn also talks about volunteering on a sustainable farm in the Galapagos Islands, visiting howler monkeys with scientists, and frogging to identify species in Paraguay—turning travel into hands-on learning and connection. Along the way, she offers thoughtful tips for eco-conscious, budget-friendly family travel that’s full of purpose and discovery. It’s an inspiring reminder that the most memorable adventures come from exploring slowly, sustainably, and with an open heart.

Places mentioned: 

Morocco 

Atlas Mountains

La Paz 

Chile 

Bolivia

Argentina

Brazil 

Santiago

Paraguay

Peru

Ecuador

Galapagos Islands

Laguna De Los Tres (Patagona logo) 

Churchill, Manitoba

Casablancia

Marrakesh

Spain

Malta

Sofia, Bulgaria

 

Gear mentioned: 

Noise-cancelling headphones: https://amzn.to/3VQX638 

Website’s mentioned: 

Sky Scanner: https://www.skyscanner.ca/

Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.ca/

Booking.com

WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/?lang=en

Connect with : 

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Website: https://www.prairiecrewadventures.ca/

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Codes & Discounts:

Wee Woolies: https://www.weewoollies.com/ Use code LetsGoOutside for 10% off

Travel Gear Guide

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing