A mistake on my end almost had me missing Arequipa entirely and spending nearly a whole day on a bus. But thankfully the situation was quickly remedied because I can't imagine not seeing the White City for myself, even if only for twenty four hours. I arrived on my Peru Hop bus around 5 in the … [Read more...] about Arequipa, Peru in 24 Hours
On Discovering My Ancestry
Something that has been a goal of mine for many years is to find out where my family comes from. Before my 30th birthday, I decided now was the time. So I received an Ancestry DNA kit for Christmas from my grandparents, who are, admittedly, genealogy advocates. Our family still has extended … [Read more...] about On Discovering My Ancestry
Scenes from Lake Titicaca
After the highs of visiting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, my next stop was to Lake Titicaca. The massive lake spans the borders of Peru and Bolivia, making it one of South America's largest lakes. It's also an important part of Inca legend. I took an all day bus from Cusco to Puno, the city … [Read more...] about Scenes from Lake Titicaca
Behind the Curtain: August 2018
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: August 2018
Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
Let's be honest: the state of the world is a mess. Whether or not you believe in global warming (yes, it's a real thing), you have to admit that humans haven't treated our home well. There are massive clusters of plastic floating in the oceans, straws washing up on beaches, and animals being injured … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily