September 2015, I went on my first solo trip with too much baggage, both literal …
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Feeling at home in Adelaide
I was comfortably situated at a table in the Mortlock Wing of …
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16 foods and drinks to try while in Peru
Peru has a reputation for food, and this reputation is not undeserved. …
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My start as a solo traveler and digital nomad
September 2015, I went on my first solo trip with too much baggage, both literal baggage and metaphorical baggage. I traveled to Munich for 8 weeks and during that time, I suffered through the most …
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9 things I loved in Munich
Munich is an eccentric town of centuries-old class and modern efficiency that has charm other big cities I’ve been to can’t match. Everything has an aura of familiarity while still being unfamiliar. It is both …
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16 foods and drinks to try while in Peru
Peru has a reputation for food, and this reputation is not undeserved. The strong agricultural industry, the sheer number of potato varieties and the emphasis on lunch has created a food culture that is just …
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How I explored Peru and saw more than just Lima and Cusco
My trip to Peru started in Lima and then hopped over to Cusco on an affordable Viva Air Peru flight. The rest of my time in Peru was previously unplanned, and I picked a southern …
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8 best things to do in Lima
Lima is a huge city. It’s not just a big city in Peru, it’s 2nd largest city in South America, 22nd in the world. I’ve heard often enough through research and from fellow travelers that …
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My trek journal from the Inca Trail
I hiked the Inca Trail. I was very nonchalant about the whole thing and shrugged when I purchased my pass, when I told people about it, and when those people insisted that it would be …
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Everything I know about going to Machu Picchu
If you find yourself in Peru you probably have a vague desire to visit Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are several ways to get there and it really depends …
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18 things that’ll make you a local-tourist in the Sacred Valley
After spending a week in Lima, we hopped a flight to Cusco to begin our exploration of the Sacred Valley. There are, of course, other places to stay and other ways of getting around the …
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My 14 recommendations for New York City
The first time I went to New York City was also the first time I traveled on my own. I was 23, maybe. Sitting here, trying to remember where the idea for this trip first …
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Recounting 2017: my year by the numbers
I know a lot of people count New Years as a huge let down. We dress up and drink up for a fantastic, movie-worthy night and we typically go to bed before the ball drops …
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