After the highs of visiting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, my next stop was to Lake Titicaca. The massive lake spans the borders of Peru and Bolivia, making it one of South America's largest lakes. It's also an important part of Inca legend. I took an all day bus from Cusco to Puno, the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Lake Titicaca
Behind the Curtain: August 2018
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: August 2018
Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
Let's be honest: the state of the world is a mess. Whether or not you believe in global warming (yes, it's a real thing), you have to admit that humans haven't treated our home well. There are massive clusters of plastic floating in the oceans, straws washing up on beaches, and animals being injured … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
Flying Above the Nazca Lines
My grandparents traveled to Peru decades ago, so when I told them that I was traveling there, they insisted that I fly over Nazca (or Nasca). It wasn't in my plans, even though the famous lines do interest me, because I was worried about fitting in the time, but in the end, I was glad I did. I … [Read more...] about Flying Above the Nazca Lines
Visiting Banff in the Summer
A few weeks back, my family and I took our first vacation together in a number of years. Previously, we'd been to Puerto Rico and Maine, but it had been many years since we could all sync our schedules. After seeing pictures of iconic Lake Louise, pictured above, my mom chose our destination: Banff … [Read more...] about Visiting Banff in the Summer