What to do on a day trip to Braga, Portugal
On my recent journey to Portugal, I found myself enchanted by the charm and history of Braga. Just an hour from Porto, it’s an easy day trip. Braga has a rich religious heritage and stunning architecture. I didn’t know much about Braga, before this trip, but what I discovered was a city full of surprises—from […]
How to visit Kinderdijk Windmills in the Netherlands
The windmills at Kinderdijk are among the most iconic symbols of Dutch heritage. This collection of 19 historic windmills, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage sight can be found just outside of Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is a great example of a quintessential Dutch landscape and the windmills were essential in centuries of water management and engineering. Visiting these […]
My tips for the Colca Canyon Trek in Peru
The Colca Canyon Trekking is one of the most beautiful hikes in Peru. I’d advice taking at least two days to trek through the deepest canyon in the world. The views along the way will blow your mind and if you’re lucky you can spot the Condor, which is among the largest birds in the […]
Hiking Rainbow mountains Vinicunca, Palccoyo and Pallay Punchu
There are three different rainbow mountains you can visit from Cusco: Vinicunca, Palccoyo and Pallay Punchu. All of them are about a 4 hour drive away from Cusco, but the one named Vinicunca is the most well known. It’s Cusco’s most popular tour, aside from Machu Picchu. All three are worth a visit, but since […]
Things to do in and around Cusco
Cusco, a city with impressive architecture and idyllic cobblestone streets built 3,399 meters high. Walking around the city you’ll see colonial architecture, cathedrals, museums, alpaca wool boutiques and tons of good restaurants. From Cusco you can explore Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and several famous natural wonders. Cusco is the number one most visited place in […]