The Thrill of Pursuit

A woman looks out from an Incan half wall up towards Dead Woman’s Pass on the Inca Trail in Peru.

The Thrill of Pursuit is a travel blog that was born out of the desire to share in the excitement and to alleviate some of the anxieties felt before embarking on a new adventure by me, Dominique.

I travel to learn what makes each destination exotic but to also find the familiarities that connects us all as humans. I travel to be exhilarated and to have fun. Above all, I travel to hopefully grow from my experiences and be able to share them with kindred, curious souls.

The Thrill of Pursuit is also the story of my adventures. It is the moments from my journey that I would like to hold onto for as long as I can, the incredible places that made the journey memorable, and the humans that made the places worthwhile.

Come see the world through my photographs, sketches, and curated guides. I hope to inspire and help you make the most of your travels. By sharing my journals on slow, sustainable travel, I hope to provoke thought and perspectives on our global community.

I want to inspire you to see the world and to give you the confidence to make it happen.

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A woman walk on the sandbar of Punta Jesus Maria in Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua.

5 Essential Travel Tips for Isla de Ometepe

The secret on Ometepe Island is out (pronounced: oh-MAY-te-peh). This idyllic island formed by TWO volcanoes in the middle of the largest lake in Central […]

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A woman looks at the smoke coming out of the Masaya Volcano at sunset.

5 Awesome Day Trips from Granada, Nicaragua

Granada is the perfect base for the best experiences in Nicaragua. This post lists the best day (and night) trips from Granada, Nicaragua.

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A woman in a dress sits on the circular window of a church tower looking down at Granada, Nicaragua during sunset.

10 Best Things To Do in Granada, Nicaragua

As the oldest city in the Americas, Granada is worth a spot in your itinerary. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Granada, Nicaragua!

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A woman looks out from Isla Incahuasi in the middle of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

Cheat Sheet: Bolivia

Don’t leave home without The Thrill of Pursuit’s Bolivia cheat sheet printable! I have created a printable graphic as a quick reference with Bolivia travel […]

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A woman sits on the rock on the age of a volcanic crater and looks down into a smoky hole.

15 Fantastic Day Trips from León, Nicaragua

León is close to many natural, cultural and historical Nicaraguan wonders. This post lists 15 fantastic day trips from León, Nicaragua.

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A lady looks down at MAchu Picchu from a distance.

The Essential Inca Trail Packing List: What to Pack for Your 4-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

The Essential Inca Trail Packing List with detailed notes on each item listed. This list is based on my personal experience as well as those of my friends’.

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A lady with purple hair walks along the part of the Paseo de la Reforma that cuts through Chapultepec Park in Mexico City.

Travel Guide to Mexico City: 6 Trendy Neighbourhoods to Explore

Are you looking to discover Mexico City? In this post, I list 6 of my favourite Mexico City colonias with the history and ideas on what to do in each.

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A woman stages a battle with a dinosaur in a perception shot taken at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia.

How To Take The Perfect Salar de Uyuni Photo

Perception distortion shots at Salar de Uyuni look effortlessly fun. But these shots are actually tricky to capture! In this post, I share my tips on how to capture the perfect perception shot.

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A lady looks out from the middle of the Salt Terraces (Salineras) of Maras.

Peru

Renowned for its dramatic landscapes and rich, cultural history, there is something for every traveller in this enchanting country. From the emerald jungles of the […]

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A woman walks on the sandbar at Punta Jesus Maria towards Volcan Concepcion on Ometepe Island.

Nicaragua

Known as the “land of lakes and volcanoes” – its nickname gives away how blessed this country is with natural wonders. This destination may not […]

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A woman looks out at the blue waters of a cenote in the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico.

Mexico

With 9,330 kms of coastlines, this country has long been famous for its beautiful beaches. But if you step outside of the all inclusive resorts, […]

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