Exploring The Peruvian Amazon

I’ll start by stating the obvious here – the amazon is HUGE. It is the world’s largest tropical rainforest and stretches into Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and other South American countries. I knew when taking my first visit to South America; I had to include a visit to the Amazon. I’ve mentioned in previous posts, but […]

A Guide to Getting to Machu Picchu

One of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is a must-see sometime in your life! There are a few different ways to get there – by car, by train, by foot or a combination. Car transportation can be booked at one of many travel booths in the Cusco city center. The hike, which […]

What To Expect Hiking Rainbow Mountain in Peru

We were back and forth almost every day on the Rainbow Mountain trek. On our last day in Cusco, we had to make a decision finally. I read posts that explained the trek as a nightmare and disappointment. The 17,000 ft elevation, paired with a 6km hike in the unpredictable elements, with 12+ hour day […]

How to spend 4 days in Cusco, Peru

Cusco is known for being the gateway to Machu Picchu and other amazing wonders like Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake. Cusco deserves to be explored and appreciated on its own as well! Sitting at almost 11,000 feet, Cusco has so much charm and culture to be discovered. If you haven’t heard about cacao tea yet, […]

Why Not to Skip Lima, Peru

My expectations were set low for Lima; it seemed like a stopover city on the way to Cusco. Researching Peru was about how all beautiful Machu Picchu is, the charming city of Cusco, and all the day trips. In my opinion, Lima is very overlooked and underrated! It’s a beautiful seaside city with lots to […]

Santorini, Greece: What to Do, Where to Stay and What to Eat

The crescent-shaped island of Santorini is an active volcano and unlike any place I have been before. It has some of the most unique, luxurious hotels and arguably one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. It’s famous for its whitewashed and pastel-colored buildings along with a backdrop of the Aegean Sea. Santorini should […]

11 Must Do’s in Mykonos, Greece

The maze-like town of Mykonos, with its hand-painted cobblestone streets among the white-washed greek architecture, is easy to fall in love with. With delicious local food and kind people, Mykonos is a little island you won’t want to leave. Visit the Windmills These are perhaps one of the most iconic landmarks of Mykonos! At the […]

Where To Stay Along The Ring Road

Getting to Iceland is cheap, but staying in Iceland can be pricey. We stayed in one upscale hotel and the rest affordable but unique Airbnbs. We strategically figured out where to stop along the way to maximize our ring road route. The Ion Adventure Hotel The secluded landscape of the Ion, away from the hustle […]

WOW Air: Getting to Iceland for Cheap

**Update: As of March 2018, WOW Air has ceased operations. A new budget Icelandic airline, PLAY, will be taking its place by a former WOW Executive. Keep up to date here!** You’ve probably seen the brightly painted purple WOW Airplanes before. It’s a no-frills, low-cost carrier founded in 2011 that connects North America to Europe […]

The Ring Road of Iceland: A Complete 1 Week Route

The Ring Road, aka Route 1 is an 828-mile road that circles the island of Iceland. It’s open year-round, but parts can be closed in the winter. I’ve detailed our route below. The green pins are where we stayed overnight, and blue pins are places we stopped to sightsee. Day 1 After landing at the […]