THE TUK TUK, GET AROUND QUICK CHEAP AND EASY
Have you ever ridden in a tuk tuk (pronounced, “took took”)? A tuk tuk is a motorized, sputtering, three-wheeled taxi. I have been fascinated with tuk tuks since we traveled to Guatemala and rode around [...]
AUTHENTIC FOOD OF PERU, MORE THAN GUINEA PIG
Food of Peru is flavorful yet not hot or overbearing. As you are dining in Peru, you begin to notice regional and cultural influences in the food you are eating. Quinoa is a staple in [...]
TOP 7 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN CUSCO
There are so many things to see in Cusco. Cusco is a UNESCO heritage site at an elevation of 11,200 feet (roughly 3,400 m). From the 13th to the 16th century it was the capital [...]
THE MOST DANGEROUS & DIFFICULT HIKE I’VE EVER DONE
I don’t want to sound dramatic, but this really was the most dangerous and difficult hike I’ve ever done. I have to say that I honestly didn’t know what to expect regarding the hike when [...]
UNIQUE PAXIS BACKPACK, WHY I MADE THE SWITCH
PAXIS BACKPACK I just purchased a Paxis backpack for my trip to Peru with my last stop being Machu Picchu. I’ve never been a fan of backpacks for my travel because it’s difficult to grab things [...]
ANDEAN EXPLORER TRAIN – SEE PERU IN LUXURY
The Andean Explorer train was one of the highlights of our recent travels in Peru. This 1920’s Pullman train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world. Voted as one of the [...]
EXPERIENCE AMALFI IN A BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE VILLA
The Amalfi coast is a beautiful place to visit in Italy. There are so many cities to explore from both land and sea. Why not experience the Amalfi coast a little differently. Instead of renting [...]
HOW TO GET THE BEST NIGHT SLEEP WHEN TRAVELING
Getting your best night sleep when traveling is possible every time. We travel a lot and one thing we used to always complain about was how uncomfortable the beds were. We like a soft mattress. [...]
AMAZING AMALFI COAST, AFFORDABLE DAY ON A BOAT
If you're visiting the Amalfi Coast then a day exploring the coastline and Capri by boat will give you a different perspective and less crowded way to see the sights. A boat trip is a [...]
5 FANTASTIC & AFFORDABLE THINGS TO SEE IN QUITO
Before I tell you the 5 fantastic & affordable things to see in Quito, let me tell you where Quito is. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude [...]
