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A woman in an elaborate costume with silver and blue shells and plastic fruit takes a selfie while marching in a Sambadrome parade during Rio Carnival.

BrazilFebruary 22, 2025

15 Awesome Things To Do at Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro

Unsure of HOW to celebrate Carnaval while in Rio? In this post, I share 15 awesome things to do at Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro!

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A woman smiles in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome at night with the Praça da Apoteose arch in the background and the city lights.

BrazilFebruary 16, 2025

10 Essential Travel Tips for Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

If you’re looking for the biggest party in the world, look no further than Carnival in Rio de Janeiro! In this post, I share some essential travel tips for Rio Carnival.

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A woman takes a selfie during a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Carnival celebrations in the Sambadrome.

BrazilFebruary 8, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Carnival in Brazil

Ready to head to Brazil for Carnival? Here is the ultimate guide to experiencing the largest Carnival celebration in the world!

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

BoliviaMarch 20, 2024

Cheat Sheet: Bolivia

I absolutely love Bolivia for its otherworldly landscapes and unique culture. This Cheat Sheet consolidates my top Bolivia travel tips!

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A woman sits on the carcass of an old, abandoned train in the middle of a desert near the Salar de Uyuni/Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

BoliviaApril 5, 2022

Uyuni Salt Flats Tour – One-Day VS. Multi-day Tour

Not all tours to the Salar de Uyuni are created equal. Read this if you’re trying to decide between a day trip or a multi-day tour of the Bolivian salt flats.

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

AsiaFebruary 3, 2021

5 Essential Tips for Avoiding Altitude Sickness

Avoiding altitude sickness takes careful planning. I’m sharing my top 5 essential tips for alleviating acute mountain sickness (AMS) symptoms during your travels.

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Library of the Museum of Oaxacan Cultures

AsiaDecember 2, 2020

5 Books to Transport You (When Travelling Is Not An Option)

Books are a great alternative to satisfying your wanderlust when travel is currently not an option. In this post, I list 5 books that have transported me back to my fave places while sheltering at my home.

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

BoliviaAugust 2, 2020

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 walks along bookshelves in a bookstore

AsiaDecember 27, 2019

5 Books to Inspire Your Wanderlust

Here are 5 books to help you escape when travelling is currently not an option. These books have served as my personal travel inspiration.

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A tourist looks out from the salt terraces in Maras.

Fun FactsSeptember 8, 2019

Travel Guide: Sacred Valley of the Incas

This is my travel guide to the Sacred Valley in Peru. If you’re heading towards Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley is a must see!

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A hiker looks out towards the second rainbow mountain and surrounding red valleys in Palcoyo.

Fun FactsAugust 19, 2019

Travel Guide: Palcoyo – The Alternate Rainbow Mountain in Peru

Do you have doubts about doing the hike to the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain? You might want to consider visiting the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains instead…

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A lady looks down at MAchu Picchu from a distance.

Inca TrailAugust 4, 2019

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 hikers explores the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Inca TrailJuly 27, 2019

What to Expect on the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Day 4

Are you wondering what hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is really like? This is a breakdown of what to expect on Day 4 of the classic Inca Trail trek.

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A lady looks at a wall of colourful moss along the Inca Trail.

Inca TrailJuly 21, 2019

What to Expect on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek – Day 3

Are you curious about what it’s really like to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? This post covers what to expect on Day 3.

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Campers at Pacaymayo Camp on the Inca Trail look on during moonrise over a mountain.

Inca TrailJuly 21, 2019

What to Expect on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek – Day 2

Part of a series that covers what it’s like to hike the famous Inca Trail. This covers Day 2 and the climb to Dead Woman’s Pass.