Hiking Rainbow Mountain Wasn’t as Terrible as I Thought It Would Be
I had mixed feelings about visiting Rainbow Mountain (also known as Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores in Peru). The site was only…
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Destinations: South America
A Few Nights in Cusco
No visit to Peru would be complete without a few days in Cusco. The ancient capital of the Incas, Cusco is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site,…
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Visiting Machu Picchu
When I initially planned my 2019 travels, Machu Picchu was high, high on my list. The iconic Inca site intrigued me with its awe-inspiring beauty and…
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Hiking Through the Sacred Valley
While most people travel to the Sacred Valley (Valle Sagrado in Spanish) to visit Machu Picchu, the area offers an overwhelming amount of natural…
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Eating and Drinking Our Way Through Lima
I had mixed feelings about visiting Lima. On one hand, people had told me that the capital city of Peru was underwhelming compared to many of the…
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My Favorite Experiences Visiting Santiago, Chile
I spent five nights in Santiago as part of my larger Chile and Argentina trip in March, at the very beginning of my break from work in 2019. Note…
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Wine Tasting In Mendoza
Years ago, when I first started to dream about taking time off from work to travel, I thought about planning a wine tasting tour of the world. I…
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Four Days on Easter Island
When I told people I was going to Easter Island, the top three responses were: Cool! I don’t know anyone that has been to Easter Island. Easter…
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Four Days in Chilean Patagonia
After two nights in Santiago, I kicked my trip into high gear with a four day visit to Patagonia. As much as I enjoyed Santiago, I considered…
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A Day Exploring Chile’s Casablanca Valley Wine Region
When I was planning my Chile/Argentina trip, I knew one thing was a must: a visit to Chile wine country. The Maipo, Colchagua and Casablanca Valleys…
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