Est. 2013
With a stunning abundance of restaurants and cafes, Cusco is a fantastic place for foodie travelers. Prices are so reasonable, even at higher-end establishments, and there's a vast variety of cuisines to enjoy in addition to Peruvian classics. Even though South America is known for heavy meat consumption, there are plenty of DELICIOUS vegan and [...]
While Auburn isn't at the top of most people's "Travel Bucket list" it's still a cool city to explore as part of a road trip, or if you find yourself in the city for a variety of reasons. You could be going as part of a college visit - Auburn University campus is beautiful and [...]
A popular day trip out of Cusco is a visit to Salinera de Maras, also known as the salt flats. It will get you to the Urubamba Valley to get a glimpse of some incredible sights of the Cusco area outside the city center. The drive alone through the villages is spectacular, with stunning landscapes [...]
You've seen the photos of the stunning, striped mountain that draws in thousands of tourists each year. Vinicunca, also known as the Rainbow Mountain, is a popular destination for travelers visiting the highlights of Peru from Cusco. From the photos, it's easy to see why, it's a striking geological feature, different minerals creating colorful stripes [...]
Lima, Peru was the first city I've visited in South America. After a brief stint in Mexico City, it was time to board a 5-hour LATAM flight to Lima, making my way into Peru and South America for the first time. I was excited but also nervous. Even though I speak Spanish confidently, and I [...]
Admittedly, I learned about this oasis in the desert of Peru on Instagram. Cool photos of this tiny speck of green among a sea of sand sparked my intrigue, and after spending over a week in the concrete jungle of Lima, I was excited to get out of the city. Huacachina is the perfect weekend [...]
After a brief stop in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for a friend's wedding, Katie and I were off for a whirlwind tour of Mexico City for a few days of eating as many tacos al Pastor as possible, checking out the mercados, and seeing some pyramids before parting ways. Condesa Neighborhood This area was perfect for our [...]
