After a week or so in the Cusco area, exploring Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, I needed to get a move on to the rest of the country. I only had another week left and wanted to see as much as possible. To get from Cusco to Puno, the gateway to Lake Titicaca, I booked an all-day bus with Inka … [Read more...] about Traveling in Peru with Inka Express
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Where I Slept in Peru
I had a few places mapped out before going to Peru, but otherwise played it entirely by ear. The only place booked in advance was my first few nights in Cusco, just to be on the safe side. I ended up staying mostly in hostels because they were the drop off points for the Peru Hop buses and … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Peru
Vignettes of Travel Friendships
We've just met 24 hours ago, but it feels like decades. This group of people from all corners of the globe have become my immediate friends. We sit around sharing stories from our travels. And despite not knowing each other's last names, birthdays, or childhood pets, we connect with our shared … [Read more...] about Vignettes of Travel Friendships
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Central America
The FAQ series has been popular, so today I'm going to answer your burning questions about what it’s really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, it's Central America, where I traveled for a few weeks in 2017. Some destinations are well tread on the backpacker trail, while … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Central America
The Cost of Traveling in Southeast Asia
I've recently done an informal site audit to see what content performs well and I was surprised to see that posts about budgeting for specific trips did well. My five-part Australia budget guide (here, here, here, here, and here) was rather long winded and written many years ago, shortly after I … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Southeast Asia