The untold story of that time I drove from Florida to California without knowing anyone to start a dream job. I lived in an RV for 3 weeks. Happiest days of my life.
The untold story of that time I drove from Florida to California without knowing anyone to start a dream job. I lived in an RV for 3 weeks. Happiest days of my life.
Ah, the life of an expat in Peru. It sounds so daring, so rebellious. It must be FULL of adventure, right? Well, to be honest, it can be filled with a lot of nights sitting alone on your hostel...
There were drug dealers on my corner. I discovered this only after I had handed 1,200 soles ($400USD) in cash to a complete stranger who was now my landlord, after he had...
You know how when you get something you REALLY like, two months later, you’re like, “But WHAT IF there’s something BETTER out there?” No? That might just be me. I was living...
Many people have been emailing me to ask about the best neighborhoods in Cusco, Peru. Below are my personal favorites. I have rented places in the top three. (Okay, so maybe I rented the apartment in...
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu can be stressful (I know; I’ve done it twice!), so I’ve put together a list of 15 things I wish I’d known before visiting Machu Picchu. I hope this...
Not sure what to pack for South America? I’ve got you covered. While I ended up staying in South America for five months, I packed with three months in mind. Pack for all climates Before we...
What is a Peruvian Hairless dog, exactly? My landlady got a new dog. Normally, this is not cause for gawking, let alone a blog post, but this isn’t just any dog. This is…a Peruvian...
The Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary’s Mission The Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary is a privately-owned, family-run organization in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Their mission is to rescue exotic animals...
While doing research on ways to get to Machu Picchu, I couldn’t decide which was better: PeruRail or Inca Rail? After arriving in Peru, I was able to visit Machu Picchu twice, and try each...