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As most of you all know, I recently got back from my two month long trip to Peru a couple weeks ago.
There were a few items I regret bringing, and a few items that I really wished I would've brought.
The amount of research I did for what I should pack was abundant, and I still wasn't ready for my trip. The reality is, no matter how ready and prepared you are for a trip, it still won't be enough.
You're bound to forget different items even if you made a checklist months before…. Read more
Wanderlust: a great desire to travel and rove about.
I would define myself as a wanderluster since I have this unstoppable urge to travel nonstop. I want to travel everywhere and anywhere that will bring me to a new experience.
Experiencing different cultures and societies is what drives me, and learning how different populations function is thrilling to me. I was inspired to write this post because I was jotting down all of the items I want or have that I believe would be beneficial for any ol' traveler, old or new…. Read more
My trip in Peru is coming close to an end and the weeks have been flying by. I've learned an incredible amount while living here in Cusco, both good and bad.
Listed below are tips and advice I would share with people who are about to depart to a foreign country. These are all things I wish I would've known or paid more attention to…. Read more
My time here in Cusco is nearing its end date and my experience with the IVHQ program has had its ups and downs.
For the most part, everything went smoothly and I obviously knew everything wouldn't go as planned.
The company that helped me throughout my stay was called Maximo Nivel. They help volunteers from all over the world get placed into programs in the city, and they also teach English to Peruvians, as well as Spanish to English speakers.
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Spending almost two months in Peru has to lead me to constantly take precautions no matter where I go.
Before I departed for Peru, I looked up safety/precautions tips to make sure I have a fun and happy experience while in South America.
I'm going to list certain tips that will seem like common sense to some, but I still feel the urge to bring them up as I am regularly seeing tourists do these things.
Last but not least, Peru is a beautiful country.
My time in Cusco, Puno, and other cities have been beyond amazing. The people are kind, generous, and my time here has taught me so much about my life…. Read more
As you might've seen from an earlier post, I have taken many different road trips that range from 2-18 hours around the country.
I love going on road trips because I believe it allows you to truly experience the area and get involved with your surroundings…. Read more
I have been in Cusco, Peru for over 3 weeks now and it still feels very surreal that I am living in another country.
I have never been away from home for longer than a week, so this feels a bit different for me.
I have met tons of amazing people from all over the world that have become family to me and this is definitely an experience that I will never forget.
Here are my top favorite activities and places I have visited while in Peru…. Read more
My time in Cuzco, Peru has been absolutely wonderful. I definitely recommend everyone and anyone taking a few solo trips abroad. You will not only learn so much about a different country, but you will also learn so much about yourself.
Traveling solo has opened a whole new world for me and I've gained a boatload of confidence and independence that I would never have had before if I wouldn't have traveled solo.
Below are some of my favorite and not so favorite things about where I live in Peru…. Read more
We are hearing about this topic all the time nowadays. People are traveling solo at all ages, and there are more and more women who are traveling solo. I am two weeks into my trip in Peru alone. I feel like a completely different person already.
Traveling solo can totally change your perspective on the world and even yourself, so what are you waiting for?… Read more