The Thrill of Pursuit

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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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Brazil</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">February 22, 2025</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Brazil</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">February 16, 2025</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Brazil</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">February 8, 2025</span>

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

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Bolivia</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">March 20, 2024</span>

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

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Bolivia</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">April 5, 2022</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Asia</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">February 3, 2021</span>

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

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Asia</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">December 2, 2020</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Bolivia</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">August 2, 2020</span>

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

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Asia</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">December 27, 2019</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Fun Facts</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">September 8, 2019</span>

Sacred Valley of Peru: 8 Wonderful Things To Do

If you’re heading towards Machu Picchu, this is a list of ideas for what to do in the Sacred Valley of Peru!

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

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Fun Facts</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">August 19, 2019</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Inca Trail</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">August 4, 2019</span>

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Inca Trail</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">July 27, 2019</span>

The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: What to Expect on Day 4 of the Trek

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Inca Trail</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">July 21, 2019</span>

Inca Trail Day 3 – What to Expect When Hiking to Machu Picchu

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.

<span class="nb-card__meta–primary">Inca Trail</span><span class="nb-card__meta-separator"></span><span class="nb-card__meta–secondary">July 21, 2019</span>

Inca Trail Day 2 – What to Expect When Hiking to Machu Picchu

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.

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