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Machu Picchu – What should I pack for a three-day overland trip with a cruise ship?

October 20, 2018 by Karen

Machu Picchu

You’re fulfilling a lifelong dream and are going to Machu Picchu with a cruise ship. It’s only three days, so you know you don’t need much.

You’re not hiking the Inca Trail, so you don’t need adventure outdoor equipment. There …

Don’t be coy, try a cuy – Eating guinea pig in Peru

October 20, 2018 by Karen

Me with the guinea pig

One of the most unique (and controversial) food experiences I’ve had was eating deep fried guinea pig – cuy – in Peru.

I’m a big foodie, and love sampling local dishes wherever I go. I truly believe that food is …

Tips on swimming with stingrays and reef sharks

October 13, 2018 by Karen

Swimming with sharks in Bora Bora

Some of the most common sharks that we can get close enough to swim with around the world are reef sharks and rays. It is possible to have encounters with one or the other (or sometimes both together) of these …

Top 5 Snorkeling spots in Bora Bora

October 13, 2018 by Karen

Top 5 Snorkeling Spots in Bora Bora

Bora Bora is stunningly beautiful on the island and in the waters around it. There are lots of ways to enjoy the sea, on the water on boat tours, or fishing, or under the water SCUBA diving or snorkeling.

I …

Cusco Suenos

October 13, 2018 by Karen

I was staying in a very pretty Spanish colonial style hotel in the historic quarter of Cusco. During this three-day trip from a cruise ship to Machu Picchu, I had a very vivid dream that turns out, might not have …

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