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Best Things to Do in Cusco, Peru
Cusco is one of my favorite places. It is so much more than a base to visit Machu Picchu. Located in the Andes Mountains, the town has a mystical feel about it. The beautiful colonial buildings and cobbled streets are breathtaking with the mountains serving as a backdrop. Cusco has a rich Incan history and is the home to museums, archaeological sites, fabulous cuisine, shopping, and nightlife. Cusco is a safe city, with an exception of some petty crimes, theft, and pickpocketing that can be…
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Reasons Why You Should Visit Sayulita, Mexico
Sayulita is a magical little surf town located on the Pacific coast at the south end of the Nayarit state and north of Banderas Bay. It is conveniently located about 1 hour north of Puerto Vallarta. It has a vibe all its own and is one of the places you dream of returning to after you have left. This friendly boho beach town does not know a stranger and is welcoming to locals and tourists alike. The town is small enough that you can walk…
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Inca Trail – what to expect and helpful tips
Hiking the 4 days classic Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu was a bucket list for me, however going into it 10 years ago, I did not know what to expect. This guide/tips will help answer some of your questions about this South American Andean adventure! You will fly in to Cusco and likely be staying in Cusco, prior to your Inca Trail adventure. International flights do not fly in to Cusco so you will need to fly in to Lima, then from Lima to…
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Things you must do in Marrakech, Morocco
Morocco is a magical place, unlike any place I have experienced. You can feel the magic as soon as you enter the medina (walled city center) of Marrakech. It feels as if you’ve stepped back in time in this bustling quarter. It is a sensory overload of sights, smells, sounds, vivid colors, and textures. There is a contrast of old and new with donkey pulled carts and mopeds zipping through the narrow alleyways. In the densely packed medina, Djemma El-Fna (the main square) comes alive…
