Category: Tips & Recommendations
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3 Nights in the Amazon: The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Experience
One thing I really wanted to experience while in Peru was spending some time in the Amazon rainforest. For those unaware, the Amazon stretches into Peru and I’ve been told by many people seeing the Amazon from Peru is easier and safer than from the Brazil side. The closest city to the area most tourists…
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4 Tips for a Great Cross-Country Road Trip
Road tripping across the US is a really fun experience no matter the route you take, but it can also be really hard! Below are my top tips for making the whole trip a little easier and a little more fun.
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7 Things to Know About a Tesla Road Trip
Completing a cross-country road trip is definitely doable now, but there are some quirks to the experience. Here are the top things I learned so far in my experience road tripping in a Tesla for the first time:
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5 Compact Games Perfect for Travel
If you love travel or even just hitting up bars or parks with friends having a few board games that can fit in a small bag or purse can come in handy. Personally I always bring at least 1 game with me to picnics, weekend trips, and long plane/train rides. Below are my favorite compact…
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Several Amazing Food-Filled Days in Lima
Before going to Peru I had a surprising number of people tell me that Lima wasn’t worth spending much time in — the impression I got was it was just my entry and exit to Peru instead of a destination unto itself. However, I figured if I was going to see Peru I should give…
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How To: Hike Internationally
Most people when they think of international travel dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall, but seeing only these items might mean missing out on some cool experiences! From hiking out to Machu Picchu to planning a short trail outside Taipei, fitting a hike in when traveling internationally can give you a…
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Top 5 Things To Do in Mexico City
Mexico City is the largest city in North America so naturally there are a million things to choose from when visiting. With only a long weekend to spend, here are the best things I did while there and what I’d recommend to anyone planning a trip. EAT ALL THE TACOS (and a million other foods)…
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5 Must-Visit US National Parks
I love traveling to the US National Parks and they’ve been a particularly great way to continue seeing new places and meeting new people during COVID. Everyone has their own thoughts about what makes a great National Park I’m sure, but below are my thoughts on some of my favorites (in no particular order) with…
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Top 4 Tips for Hiking Half Dome
Last year my husband and I got great news: our friends won the lottery for Half Dome! It’s every California hikers dream! Well, except if you’re a Californian hiker who is mildly scared of everything and has little to no upper body strength. My first thought of course was, “oh no, can I make it…
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