Travel, eat, repeat.
In October I traveled to Cusco and took a cooking class with Cusco Culinary before setting out on the Salkantay Trek a couple days later. Here’s my honest review of our visit to the market and the cooking class. I love to take cooking classes when I travel, my favorite so far has been Anita’s […]
Most travelers treat Ollantaytambo as a stop over, a quick train ride away from the bucket-list destination we all came to see, Machu Picchu. But I ended up staying in Ollantaytambo for three nights, and I am so glad I did. The town has an ancient, magical rhythm, and as I discovered, an incredible culinary […]
Visit Ollantaytambo Here’s a fact I learned the hard way: Cusco, Peru sits at a staggering 3,399 m (11,152 ft), while Machu Picchu is actually a lot lower at 2,430 m (7,972 ft). I had no idea. I thought I was doing the right thing by acclimating in Cusco for a few days before the […]
Let’s get right to it: Are Huacachina and Paracas worth visiting? Short answer: Not as the main event. But, if you are passing through on the bus between Lima, Cusco, or Arequipa, then yes, definitely. A day or two here can be one of the highlights of your trip, if you know what to do […]
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The most fun, and most authentic thing you can do in Paracas isn’t the crowded Ballestas Islands Tour – it’s this. A local family in Paracas took me and two others out on their fishing boat the other morning for the most authentic experience in Paracas, […]
If you’re like me and visiting Peru’s Sacred Valley, you’ve probably stared up at the massive rock walls and wondered… “Can I climb that?” The answer is a very satisfying, yes. Rock climbing in the Sacred Valley is not only possible, it’s incredible. I booked a full-day climbing trip with Peru Climbing Experience, and to put […]
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Lake Atitlan is one of Guatemala’s most popular tourist destinations, and for good reason. But how do you choose where to stay on Lake Atitlan? There are so many unique lake side and mountain top villages, it can be difficult to choose just one place to stay on Lake Atitlan. Good news […]
I’ll keep this list short and sweet. If you’re headed to Caye Caulker, Belize chances are you are looking to go slow and enjoy a few rum punches with the locals. Well, you’re in luck. There are plenty of bars where you can pass the day away. Here are just a few of the best […]
Caye Caulker, Belize is full of restaurants and bars. At lunch time, you’ll also find some fun street vendors popping up along the main road. But which are the best restaurants in Caye Caulker? Well, I did my research, asked around and of course tasted plenty. Here are the best I found. The best restaurants […]
Bliss Beach Lounge and Beach Bar is the newest cocktail bar and beach lounge in Caye Caulker. I am sure Bliss Beach is going to be the newest hotspot in Caye Caulker, so you better get there quickly. On our last day in Caye Caulker we decided to bike to the north side of the […]