The fierce winds of a hurricane are known as tropical cyclones in some parts of the world, so you might expect them to sweep across the entire tropics. But there's one area of the tropics where ...

This Ecuador motorcycle day starts in Quito and rides out to Otavalo for the largest indigenous market in South America, then ...

That hurricanes do not cross the equator is a claim that has spread online for years, and that’s because the concept on which this idea is based – the Coriolis Effect – is a complex one. Earth's ...

Join us as we reach the equator line in Ecuador! Experience the excitement of standing on the world’s midpoint, explore local culture, and witness breathtaking landscapes along the way. Perfect for ...

There's a long-standing tradition among sailors on U.S. Navy ships when they cross the equator: Those onboard who've already experienced the passage, called shellbacks, perform an elaborate initiation ...

After returning to the Aberdare County Club from The Ark early Wednesday morning, we set out for Lake Nakura National Park. On the way, we made several stops. The first was when we crossed the equator ...

A U.S. Navy spokesperson tells PEOPLE marking a ship’s passage across the equator has been a tradition for centuries. But the ceremonies are now optional — and no longer look like this There's a ...