A Trip To Peru (WITHOUT Machu Picchu?!): The Logistics

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A Trip To Peru (WITHOUT Machu Picchu?!): The Logistics

In my previous post, I shared about a portion of my travels with my sister in Peru: the extraordinary day trip that we got to take through Peru’s Sacred Valley. But when I talk about this trip with people in-person, I get more questions about the more basic aspects of the travels. So here I’ve attempted to compile some answers to the logistics of our overall voyage; hopefully it can help inform your next trip to the area!

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Visiting Peru’s Sacred Valley (Sans-Machu Picchu)

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Visiting Peru’s Sacred Valley (Sans-Machu Picchu)

When us outsiders think about Peru, most minds will likely automatically arrive first to one name: Machu Picchu. And it’s understandable; the 15th-century Incan city ruins is the country’s most visited site, attracting tourists as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. But Machu Picchu is actually just one of a number of archeological and cultural sites that sit within the area north of the Incan capital of Cusco, known as Valle Sagrado de los Incas–The Sacred Valley of the Incas.

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Useful Apps for Your Time in South Korea

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Welcome to South Korea!

Whether you come to this country for a short vacay or longer stay, it’s worthwhile to know that Korea is a very tech-heavy nation. This is especially the case for your bigger cities like Busan and of course Seoul, where you can easily stand at a busy intersection and pick up public wifi from one of the nearby cafes or department stores. That being said, feel free to bring all of your devices with you!

With the tech presence being so powerful here, many things in Seoul and Korea in general operate with apps. Often times these apps make life in Korea much easier, especially as an expat. Here are some apps you should download to make your stay in Korea everything you want it to be!

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4 Ways to Travel as a (Broke) College Student

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4 Ways to Travel as a (Broke) College Student

When I tell people about my travels during undergrad, they initially assume that I was able to do this riding solely on the coattails of my parents’ checking account. But once I clarify that most of my travels had nothing to do with my parents’ finances (because if it were up to them, I’d be sitting my butt at home lol), the obvious response immediately emerges: HOW?

The truth is: it all came to pass through some well-kept secrets when it comes to securing funding. I found that there’s actually a pretty sizable number of resources available to help university students get opportunities and funding to travel. So I’m sharing with you the 4 ways that I have found can help students get funding to have travel experiences. Most of these have been tried and tested, either by myself or others I have spoken to--so rest assured that they are all legit! Read on to see where your next travel experience can stem from~

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