My 3-Week Itinerary: Cusco, Peru
On this 3-week itinerary Cusco was the home base as we rafted through the Sacred Valley, trekked over 15,000 feet, soaked in two jungle hot springs, and saw capybaras three days deep into the Amazon jungle.
My Recommendations
My best lessons have come from personal experiences. Here I’ve compiled my top outdoor travel tips and recommendations I’ve found most beneficial for planning my adventures so that you can plan a trip like a pro!
What to Do in Ollantaytambo Peru
Wonder what to do in Ollantaytambo Peru other than visit epic ruins? Try white water rafting the Urubamba or a 7-course contemporary Andean meal at ALQA.
The BEST Solvang Wine Tasting Tour (from a local)
After leaving Solvang, we began riding through Ballard Canyon. Ironically, my favorite part of this Solvang wine tasting tour wasn’t the wine tasting, it was riding the e-bikes through Ballard Canyon up to this beautiful lookout across the valley of vineyards below! I felt totally immersed in the beauty of California wine country and felt so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
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Isla Coronado: SCUBA Diving in Loreto, Mexico
Isla Coronado scuba diving in Loreto, Mexico is our favorite activity. Exploring Loreto Bay National Marine Park is worth the effort!
Top 7 Things to Do in Loreto, Mexico
Diving with sea lions, touching a gray whale, scrambling up a canyon, and fishing with a local are a few of the top things to do in Loreto.
Best Time to Visit Loreto, Mexico
The best time to visit Loreto, Mexico depends on what you like to do: snorkeling, hiking, fishing, or whale watching.
Our FAVORITE hotel in Loreto isn’t a hotel…
Our favorite hotel in Loreto, Mexico is actually a boutique villa and is actually more budget friendly and more private than the others.
Kayak Anacapa Island: Best Day Trip from Los Angeles
After getting launched from the boat, we paddled downwind through pitch-black sea caves to find California spiny lobster scurrying around beneath us, scraped through narrow passages just wide enough for the kayak, and learned all about the unique cultural and natural history that make Anacapa Island worth protecting.
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Best Restaurants in Loreto: My Top 5
Tacos, ceviche, mole, and …pizza?! After consuming more food than I thought was possible, here are my top five best restaurants in Loreto!
Top 7 Gift Ideas for Backpackers: 2024
The best gift ideas for backpackers aren’t items like tents and packs. Instead, choose niche items that we don’t already own!