While planning my trip to Cusco, but more specifically Machu Picchu, I found a whole lot of information on the altitude (elevation? – I still don’t know the difference), and how you could die from altitude sickness especially if you’re…
South America
Visting Mitad del Mundo in Ecuador
The Mitad del Mundo landmark, located about an hour from Quito is one of Ecuador’s top attractions. Mitad del Mundo is Spanish for “middle of the world” and marks the 0 Longitude 0 Latitude mark. Planning your visit? Keep reading…
15 Things to Know Before Visiting Ecuador
Typically when it comes to planning a vacation, I’m a type A researcher. But this time, for planning my trip to Ecuador, I knew I would be traveling with a local. I left him with all the organizing, and I…
72 Hours in Baños, Ecuador Guide
If you’ve been following along on my Instagram, you know I recently spent some time in Ecuador (specifically Quito and Baños). During my 7 day trip, I spent 3 days in Baños, Ecuador, and 4 in Quito. I’ll be sharing…
Most Instagrammable Hotel in Baños, Ecuador – Luna Volcán
While researching my trip to Ecuador, I knew I was going to be spending a couple of days in the town of Baños de Agua Santa (which translates to “baths of holy water” in English). The first thing I did…
Salineras de Maras, Peru: Day Trip from Cusco Tips & Guide
I came across the “Salineras de Maras” basically by accident. I had already had a general idea of my trip’s itinerary, when I thought I’d give one last look at Pinterest (you can check out my Peru board here) to…
