Resting within a valley surrounded by giant green mountains with an active volcano nearby, is the hippie locale Banos. It’s quiet, extremely remote and relaxed. Bohemian in nature, vegetarian taverns, Hindu culture and native tribalism combine to form a spiritual wanderlust for those backpackers wishing to breakaway from the hustle and bustle of Quito.   … More A Whole New World: Banos, Ecuador!