Since we crossed into Bolivia nearly 6 weeks ago, Ryan and I have been traveling what is known as “the Gringo Trail”. For those of you who have never heard the term “gringo”, it is what the locals refer to the foreigners down here. When I first heard this back in January, I was bit offended, as I consider myself more of a traveller than a tourist, but I have come to accept the term over time. Let’s face it, it’s better to just say it as it is – I am a gringo, and there is no denying that. [Read more…] about Nazca Lines & Huacachina
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Arequipa & the Colca Canyon
After spending nearly 2 weeks in the cusco area, Ryan and were ready to move on and see more of Peru. Although Cusco is a great city to hang out in, the constant harassment around Plaza de Armas is a bit much. We took a night bus from Cusco to Arequipa, leaving at 8:30pm and arriving at 6:30am. We took a luxury tourist bus with a company called Cruz del Sur, and along with a decent meal, we played bingo and had our own TV screen with a wide selection of movies. Unlike most buses in South America, this bus was boiling, and I began peeling off layers one at a time. Nevertheless it wasn’t the worst sleep I’ve had, and the time passed quickly. [Read more…] about Arequipa & the Colca Canyon
Biking, hiking & zip lining to Machu Pichhu
After an extremely busy week in Cusco, I was happy to sleep in on Saturday morning, and start my morning with a wonderful yoga class. I ended up going to a “gringo” yoga studio, meaning that the class was in english, and it was exactly what I needed to start the weekend. [Read more…] about Biking, hiking & zip lining to Machu Pichhu
Copacabana, Isla del Sol, Puno & the Floating Islands
The day after we arrived back in La Paz, we caught an early morning bus to the lakeside town of Copacabana, mere minutes from the Peru border. Within an hour or so, we had our first glimpses of Lake Titicaca, the world’s largest high altitude lake. Nestled between rolling hills with the backdrop of the Andes mountains, Lake Titicaca is nothing short of breathtaking. [Read more…] about Copacabana, Isla del Sol, Puno & the Floating Islands
Rurrenabaque: Swimming with pink dolphins & fishing for piranhas
As Ryan and I made our way north in Bolivia, we heard that Rurrenabaque was a unique place, not to be missed. Located just on the other side of the Andes, this tiny little town acts as a gateway to the Pampas and the jungle. Being that the Pampas was filled with more wildlife and less insects, we opted for this option. [Read more…] about Rurrenabaque: Swimming with pink dolphins & fishing for piranhas
La Paz, Tiwanaku, and Biking the Death Road
Arriving in La Paz was every bit as hectic as I had imagined it to be. Hopping off our overnight bus, we were immediately accosted by multiple people offering us trips to various other cities. A lot of “no gracias” was said before even getting a cab to our hostel. [Read more…] about La Paz, Tiwanaku, and Biking the Death Road