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I moved to Amsterdam at 24 to run away from a life on autopilot. Ten years later, I’ve realized that finding your foundation is the only way to build a future you actually want. Here’s what I’ve learned from living abroad after 10 years in Amsterdam. This one gets personal. The 10 Year Itch, or […]
After an introduction to Slovenia in Ljubljana, a four-day hiking adventure at Triglav and a short stint at Lake Bled, I was ready for an even slower pace… and some wine. Goriska Brda is the perfect place for that. The takeaway: If you’re looking for the “Tuscany of Slovenia” without Italian crowds (or prices), this […]
I visited Lake Bled with friends immediately after hiking Triglav in early July. I’ll be honest: I worried one day wouldn’t be enough to see it all. The takeaway: One day is actually the perfect amount of time. Since the “to-do” list isn’t overwhelming, it’s the ideal spot for a slow-travel reset after a high-energy […]
Before we headed off to hike the mountains of Triglav and explore the vineyards of Goriška Brda, we started our trip with one day in Ljubljana. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what to expect and wasn’t overly enthusiastic, but one day in Ljubljana was surprisingly refreshing. The takeaway: Ljubljana is a totally walkable city. […]
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 […]