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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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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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Summer in Breckenridge Colorado with kids
Breckenridge is no doubt the perfect little ski town but it is underrated for what if offers in the summer. We LOVE Breckenridge in the summer. the weather is perfect. Mostly sunny in the 70s and rarely ever over 80 degrees with little to no humidity. Don’t forget the sunscreen though! High altitude makes you more prone to sunburn. Our hotel had a plentiful supply of sunscreen available for all and we applied it multiple times during the day and still got a little burnt.…
