• Peru,  South America

    10 Days in Peru

    Peru is an amazing country with so many areas to explore. We did a ten day tour around the county to experience some of the highlights. Below is our plan to help you plan your own travels to Peru. If you are only planning to visit Machu Picchu, check out our post – Visiting Machu Picchu for the First Time.…

  • Peru,  South America

    Trek to Machu Picchu or not? What we decided.

    So I know we have another post on Machu Picchu for first timers; however, I decided to write something on what everyone really asks before going: should I trek to Machu Picchu or should I not? Well, that is an excellent question. My suggestion: Experience now, trek later! I am sure my response is going to create some controversy (calm…

  • Peru,  South America

    Visiting Machu Picchu for the First Time

    Machu Picchu is on almost everyone’s bucket list, but the ancient Incan Ruins can seem distant or difficult to visit. If you have the time, the money, and don’t mind the daily hiking requirements, the Inca trail is an amazing experience.  We did the alternate: a flight, a taxi, a train, and a whole bunch of stairs. Check out our…