Packing for a trek is plenty stressful when you’re not entirely sure of what the weather will be. Because of school and work, the only time we could go happened to be early March, which is highly advised against by a majority of travel sites. This is because November to April is considered rainy season…
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Cultural Lessons from Peru: The Importance of Responsible Travel
Cusco, Peru: the Promise Land for hippie solo travelers. First, the actual city. A quick Google search on the city told me that it is considered the capital of the Inca Empire and receives roughly 2 million tourist a year. Situated 3,400m above sea level near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes, the views are…
The Inca Struggle: Advice from the Inexperienced Trekker
I’ve always found myself in awe at the footbed of a mountain. I suppose it’s because I grew up in the Gulf Coastal Plains, so I spent a majority of my life at sea level. It wasn’t until I moved to the Bay Area, California for a summer internship that I was able to really…
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