In a world full of places that are so different, so special, there's one place that is way more different than anywhere else. Truly mad love! Deeply unique. Really? Yeah, let me tell you why. Well, on this planet of ours, there's one spot and one spot alone that's the closest point to the sun. That's Chimborazo volcano, over 20,000 feet above sea level. It's best to wear some luck. Like all of them wait for it, 34 peaks at the Andes Avenue of volcanoes. Like Kutopaxi, the world's highest active volcano. Okayambe, the only snow capped peak, slap bang on the equator. Here you can horseback ride, paraglide, climb, kayak, bike, raft, or even trek for days while seeking out South America's only bear, who looks nothing like Paddington. Down on the coast, just 135 miles as the crow condor flies from Chimborazo. The winds and currents combine to create the perfect swells for surfing. Dude. And if you tend to fall off your board a lot, there's no worries. The waters are warm all year round, perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. Just follow the whales example, they come here every year from the Antarctic to, uh-huh, at babies. Over in the Amazon, you have to set your alarm early. Yup, it has to be done, to climb a canopy tower to catch the sunrise over the world's largest reverberation. Spot over 500 species of birds, before paddling from creeks in a wooden canoe, led by guide to share their wisdom and the lessons of their patch of mama, their mother earth. Who can teach us all a thing or two about wellness? On volcanic islands, 600 miles out in the Pacific, 100-year-old giant Galapagos tortoises, youngsters still by their standards. Lumber and wallow, while Darwin's finches flit around. Only experts and liars can identify all 14 species. And families of sea lions on the beach invite you to swim out to dive amid turtles, sharks and manta rays. This is why Ecuador, only the size of Colorado, is so captivating. This is why it's, yes, truly unique. This is why Ecuador isn't just a bucketless destination. It's the world's bucketless in one country, where adventures in nature, a second nature.