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Destinations: South America, Peru, Stories
June 30, 2020
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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…

Destinations: South America, Peru, Stories
June 27, 2020
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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,…

Destinations: South America, Peru, Stories
June 26, 2020
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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…

Destinations: South America, Peru, Stories
June 24, 2020
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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…

Destinations: South America, Peru, Stories
June 16, 2020
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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…