• Peru,  South America

    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…

  • Africa,  Morocco

    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…