Maras and Moray: Picturesque Salt Mines and Incan Agricultural Terraces
The Sacred Valley outside of Cusco holds many modern and ancient treasures that make it quite the interesting place to spend time while visiting this area of Peru. The town…
The Grand Canyon: Visiting the North Rim
Summer is around the corner and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will soon open up. As soon as the snow melts enough and the road into the park…
Cusco Ruins in a Day: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, & Sacsayhuaman
When most people think of the Incas, Machu Picchu comes to mind. But, the Incans had a vast empire that stretched from southern Peru all the way into Bolivia and…
The Grand Canyon: Hitting the North Rim Viewpoints
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. While the South Rim is the far more popular area to visit, we are…
Boleto Turistico: Getting Your Cusco Tourist Ticket
While many visit Cusco mainly to see the nearby Machu Picchu, there is so much to do in the area that shouldn’t be missed. Luckily, the city has put together…
Pisac Ruins: Walking the Agricultural Terraces and Stairs of the Incas
Cusco’s Sacred Valley is full of ancient sites that represent the rich history of the Incan civilization that occupied the area beginning around 700 years ago. There are many ruins…
Exploring Valley of Fire in a Day
Out of the vast stretch of plain, beige desert around Las Vegas jut the vibrant rocks of Valley of Fire State Park. This park is an absolute must-see if you…
Samaipata Animal Refuge: A Second Chance at Zoologico el Refugio
Animal refuges have sprung up in the various jungle regions of Bolivia to help orphaned or illegally captured exotic Bolivian wildlife. During our stay in Samaipata, we headed just outside…
Visiting Honanki Heritage Site in Sedona
There are quite a few cliff dwellings and sacred spots around Sedona. We wanted to explore as many as we could, but some of the monuments and sites were temporarily…
Kuelap: Discovering the Ancient Fortress of the Chachapoya
Update as of Dec 2022: A recent landslide caused damage to Kuelap. As repairs go on, visitors are not permitted to enter the fortress walls. The cable car is still…