An old man was asking me something in Spanish as I sat, hunched over and groaning, on the side of the main square where the colectivo (shared van) had dropped me off. I had just finished a nearly two...
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An old man was asking me something in Spanish as I sat, hunched over and groaning, on the side of the main square where the colectivo (shared van) had dropped me off. I had just finished a nearly two...
After spending four months planning my trip and forking out more than US$3,000 on flights and lodging, the time had come to begin my first solo international trip and my first trip to South America...
Peru is widely regarded as one of the best countries in the world for food lovers. Its capital, Lima, is often called the culinary capital of South America. So of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't...
One month before the date I was scheduled to start my long-term trip to Peru, I still hadn’t booked my flights, gotten the recommended vaccinations, or even thought about what I was going to pack...
Since it's the website I use as a house sitter, I wanted to write a TrustedHousesitters.com review to let you know how I've saved an estimated $1,700 by house sitting while I travel! If you haven't...
Not to sound shallow, but I knew the moment I set eyes on Fantail Bakery-Cafe that I would love it. I mean, any bakery that lets you know the exact moment you can get their baked goods fresh out...
Figuring out what to wear in Paris for winter and fall can be a headache, especially if you like to pack light and aren't exactly into fashion. In the City of Light, appearances are everything...
If there’s one thing San Franciscans do well, it’s brunch. I often joke with visitors that if they want a TRUE San Francisco experience, then we have to stand in line for an hour at a...
I first met the Timbuk2 Aviator at the Timbuk2 store in Hayes Valley in San Francisco. It was love at first sight...but everyone said it would never work out. Even the store employee, bless his...
The last time I went to Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, I was with an Australian friend I had met through this blog. Elishka has a healthy appreciation for food, as do I, so we came in with a game...