Sa Pa Hike – Day 1
LOOKING FOR A HOMESTAY When Nick and I decided that we were going to Vietnam last year, the first thing I looked into was where can we hike? And can…
Category: Planning
Getting Around The Middle Kingdom
ESCAPE FROM GOLDEN WEEK When Nick and I went to China in the fall of 2016, we flew directly to Shanghai from Chicago via a 15-hour flight on American Airlines.…
Bangkok Floating Market – Getting There
There are several ways of getting to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, which is about 130 km (80 miles) from downtown Bangkok. The easiest and most convenient way is to…
My Hotel/Hostel/B&B List
I’ve been traveling for quite some time now that I have managed to have a system perfected. When I’m planning trips, I have a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet that details my…
Inka Trail Hike Guide
To round off the Cuzco/Machu Picchu section of this blog, I’m going to now talk about the (in)famous Inka Trail Hike; what you need to know about it, helpful tips,…
Machu Picchu Primer
IMost people who want to go to Machu Picchu are often misinformed that the trains go there directly. Machu Picchu is on a mountain range overlooking the town of Aguas…
Aguas Calientes to Machu Pichhu
Aguas Calientes is a small town, and quite honestly, is a tourist trap. However, the town does have its own charm. If you step away from the main tourist drags…
Peru Pack
My trip for Peru is only for two weeks but packing for it has been a challenge. In addition to having to deal with multiple climates once I get there,…
Packing List
My packing list for trips lasting between one week to three months are pretty much the same. The only major difference is the type of outer wear I need to…
Worst Travel Advice
Travel advice is the biggest and most hazardous mixed bag a traveler has to face. Everybody and their mothers have a myriad of tips, advices, and words of wisdom that…