Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok are some of the most impressive and magnificent feats of human architecture I have ever seen. I was in awe the entire time I was there. However, there are quite a few things that I wish I had known before going straight there. We had just… Read More Visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew: What You Need to Know
Cusco is a dream of a city. From the cobblestoned alleyways to the beautiful monuments from a bygone era, there is no shortage of wonders to marvel at in Cusco. I have spent several months in Cusco and the surrounding Sacred Valley of the Incas yet have never come close to tiring of this incredible… Read More 25 Best Instagram Photo Spots in Cusco, Peru
Bariloche proved to be the outlier as far as towns in Patagonia go. Good. It also was the last place where I would have somewhat passable Wi-Fi. Not good. I’ve made a quick detour to the town of Esquel, relatively unknown as far as Patagonian hotspots go. I have no idea what there is to… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 2: Into The Wild
I have writer’s block. Or everything block. I haven’t found the inspiration to write anything remotely informative or helpful on my blog so we are just going to ramble straight off the dome. The travel burnout has been real for the past few weeks and I definitely haven’t been helping my case with all of… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 1: Broke Boy in Bariloche
The desert heat hit me immediately as I got off of the plane in Calama. Looking around, the landscapes were far different than anything I had encountered in the last few months of traveling throughout South America. Despite having a window seat, I didn’t actually get a chance to survey my surroundings from the skies.… Read More Otherworldly Landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | Gallery
Cusco and Machu Picchu are rightfully two of Peru’s most popular and desirable travel destinations. I personally can’t get enough of Cusco, nor will I forget the morning I arrived at Machu Picchu all those years ago. The clouds clearing to reveal Machu Picchu in all of its awe-inspiring glory is a memory that sticks… Read More The Ultimate Travel Guide to Cusco’s Sacred Valley | Peru
A few years ago, I conquered the beast of a hike which was Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. Since then, it’s probably become the most common sight I’ve seen on Instagram. It is without a doubt Cusco’s most popular day trip, and despite the 3 AM wake-up call and brutal high altitude conditions, hundreds of travelers a… Read More Palccoyo vs. Vinicunca: Which Rainbow Mountain Should You Do?
Ollantaytambo turned out to be one of my favorite little towns in Peru. After paying the small village of Pisac in the Sacred Valley a visit, I decided that I needed to explore more of the villages just outside of Cusco. I visited Chinchero, Urubamba, Yucay, Urquillos, and a couple of others. However, most of… Read More The Best Things To Do In Ollantaytambo, Peru
After putting off a visit to the Amazon time and time again, I finally decided that there was no better way to kick off the decade than by finally leaping out of my comfort zone. Admittedly, I am not one for the jungle, despite being, or maybe because I was born in the jungle country… Read More Pampas Tour in Bolivia’s Amazon Rainforest: Photo Gallery
One of the best day trips that you can take from Sucre is a visit to Tarabuco’s indigenous market. Bolivia is home to dozens of indigenous ethnic groups, and you’ll be able to see quite a few of these groups at the Tarabuco market. Is Tarabuco’s Sunday Market Worth Visiting? To keep it simple, the… Read More A Guide To Visiting The Tarabuco Sunday Market in Bolivia