Visit Lake Titicaca from Bolivia or Peru? The lake between Bolivia and Peru is a major tourist attraction in South America, but should you visit the Peruvian or Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca? I visited both and I share the things to see from Copacabana and Isla del Sol in Bolivia and how to see
When I was in Cusco, the Inca Capital of Peru, I was looking for some fun things to do that didn’t involve taking a tour or getting up at 6 am. While roaming the streets of this ancient city, I found a little sign just one street away from the main Plaza de Armas. The
During my time in South America, I travelled between Peru and Bolivia. I travelled by bus from Peru to Chile, took the Uyuni Salt Flat Tour into Bolivia and had time to explore Bolivia, before going back to Peru. When it was time for me to leave Sucre, I wanted to visit Lake Titicaca before
As I was preparing my trip to South America, I wanted to travel as efficiently as possible between Peru and Bolivia without tracing back my steps. I wanted to include a small piece of Chile in my trip. However hard I researched online, I could not find a route to go from South Peru to North
Visiting Arequipa was a nice sneak preview into Peruvian life. Machu Picchu was a dream come true and the Sacred Valley was inspiring. But what was the most fun thing I did in Peru? What made me giggle with joy and ecstatic with excitement? I took one of the Huacachina tours and went sandboarding and
When I was planning my last days in Peru, I wondered what I could do with the few days I had left. I was able to see everything I wanted to see in South America and decided to spend my last days on the Pacific Coast and go to Huacachina and Paracas. But what are
These days, it’s pretty common for ladies to venture off on their own and travel the world as solo female traveler. Nothing wrong with that and there are numerous blogs out there, encouraging solo female travel. A lot of people think solo equals single. And it might be in a lot of cases. If you
Paracas Peru and the Islas Ballestas are a must-see on your Peruvian itinerary. I share 10 important things that no one tells you about travel to Paracas. I break them down in the good, the bad and the good to know. Continue reading to find out about nightlife in Paracas and how long and where
This is my personal story of why I should NOT have done the Colca Canyon Hike in Peru. I’ll tell my story from 2 sides, outlining what went wrong. This is in no way a bit of advice against the Colca Canyon trek, but I do want to share my story why I should not
Do you know that feeling? You’re watching some TV and your favorite TV personality asks if you join her for a trip to Africa. Or Australia. Or the Amazon. You get sucked into a TV program, you’d normally not watch and before you know it, you are inspired that you too want to discover the
When I planned my 4-week epic adventure across South America, I knew I had to include Chile. I wanted to include San Pedro de Atacama in the north of Chile. This amazing town is the jumping-off point for some amazing tours of the Atacama desert. I looked for a half-day tour, closer to town and
Bolivia is a rough country to travel through and the Uyuni Salt Flats Tour is tough. The harsh conditions like the high altitude and the extreme weather might scare you at first. But when you see the stunning vistas and the white wonderland of the Salt Flats of Bolivia, nothing will hold you back as
Ever since I first heard about the Atacama Desert and the things you could do in San Pedro de Atacama, I wanted to travel to Chile and experience it myself. One of the top things to do is the Atacama Desert stargazing in San Pedro de Atacama. This was very high on my bucket list
When I started my blog, I soon found out I was not the only one traveling with a Chronic Illness. However, I did not find that many people actually talking about travel with chronic illness. You can read my tips for taking a road trip with Crohn’s disease and How to pack your meds when
When I first told my parents I was planning a solo backpacking trip through South America, I was surprised by their reaction. They knew me well enough to not argue with me, but I could tell they were not happy. They asked: when are you going? How long are you going? Are you going aloonnneee…?