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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

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 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.

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A hiker looks down on the Patallaqta ruins on Day of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

Inca TrailJuly 21, 2019

What to Expect on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek – Day 1

Are you curious about what to expect during your Inca Trail trek? This post covers what Day 1 is like on this world renowned hike.

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A hiker looks up towards the sky on the Inca Trail.

Fun FactsJuly 20, 2019

Preparing for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Preparing for your 4-day trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Here are some tips and things to consider before you go.

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A lady looks down at MAchu Picchu from a distance.

Fun FactsJuly 20, 2019

A Brief History of Machu Picchu

How much do you know about Machu Picchu? This is a quick history lesson on this modern World Wonder and the people who built it.