Looking for a travel adventure off-the-beaten path? Number 8 in our series of Blogmas travel adventures is hiking to Machu Picchu, Peru. Instead of the popular but busy Inca Trail, this trip is over the 4,600-metre (over 15,000 ft) Salkantay Pass. A word of advice? Don’t eat … [Read more...] about Blogmas Travel Adventures #8: Hiking to Machu Picchu
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Dreaming of Travel to Easter Island
Some things are surreal – like being caught in the maelstrom of a global pandemic. Anxiety is high, the future is unknown. It’s unbelievable, monumental and challenging. If you are like us and need an escape, come along on a trip to a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Travel to Easter Island
The Churches of Chiloé Tour
There is a tiny archipelago off southern Chile’s mainland that draws thousands of people for its rugged and remote beauty, outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities and for its unique form of ecclesiastical wooden architecture. In the neighborhood of 70 chapels were first … [Read more...] about The Churches of Chiloé Tour
Machu Picchu’s Story in Stone
Sitting in the Vilcabamba mountain range of Peru, perched high above the Vilcanota River, is a sacred place. They call it Machu Picchu. Viewed from above, Machu Picchu looks like a great bird – like a condor – turning in full flight. Up close, it is a key to a past … [Read more...] about Machu Picchu’s Story in Stone
The Wild Side of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu – architectural wonder, Inca monument, historic gem. All are fitting descriptions for this fortress carved of stone, but we're going to detour for a moment and take you along for a walk on Machu Picchu’s wild side. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. … [Read more...] about The Wild Side of Machu Picchu