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Property Spotlight: Mountain View Experience Peru – An Unforgettable Stay in the Sacred Valley
If you’re looking for a unique hotel in the Sacred Valley of Peru - one that combines dramatic Andean landscapes, meaningful slow travel, and a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime experience - Mountain View Experience Peru deserves a spot at the very top of your itinerary. This remote Andean retreat is not just a place to sleep. It’s a destination in itself, offering panoramic mountain views, cozy lodge-style rooms, nourishing food, and the most unexpected highlight of all: alpacas
Nov 30, 2025


Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu doesn’t need hype. But here’s the thing most people don’t tell you: how you visit Machu Picchu matters just as much as the fact that you visit it. The difference between a stressful, rushed day and a genuinely magical experience comes down to planning, pacing, and a few key decisions most first-timers don’t even know they need to make. Machu Picchu was a 15th-century Inca royal estate, likely built for Emperor Pachacuti. Its precise stonework, astronomical alignm
Nov 14, 2025


Arequipa Travel Guide: Why Peru Is More Than Just Machu Picchu
If Peru is on your bucket list, chances are Machu Picchu is the headline act. And yes, it’s incredible — but Peru is not a one-hit wonder. Too many travelers rush straight from Lima to Cusco and miss one of the country’s most beautiful, culturally rich cities: Arequipa. Often called La Ciudad Blanca (The White City) thanks to its striking volcanic stone architecture, Arequipa offers a slower, more refined introduction to Peru. Think colonial elegance, dramatic volcano backdr
Oct 29, 2025


A Complete Travel Guide to Cusco & Machu Picchu: 5 Days of Culture, Adventure, and Relaxation
Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, is a city that blends rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. From its cobblestone streets and bustling markets to the breathtaking Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, four days here give you the perfect balance of exploration, adventure, and relaxation. This itinerary is tailored for travelers who want to experience the highlights while also soaking in the culture at a relaxed pace. Once you arrive, the priority is ac
Oct 13, 2025


First Time in Puerto Rico? Here’s How to Plan the Perfect 5-day Trip
We weren’t entirely sure what to expect from Puerto Rico—but it turned out to be one of the most vibrant, diverse, and photogenic destinations we’ve explored. From historic Old San Juan and palm-fringed beaches to glowing bioluminescent bays and lush rainforest trails, Puerto Rico really does have it all. If you're planning your first trip to this U.S. territory, this guide is packed with real experiences, practical tips, and all the highlights from our five-day itinerary—de
Aug 19, 2025


Island Showdown: Ranking our favorite Caribbean getaways
The Caribbean has a magnetic pull that keeps us coming back year after year. So I thought I would dedicate a blog post ranking all the...
Sep 23, 2024


Property Spotlight: Gallows Point Resort, St John, USVI
Perched on the coastline, offering an unrivaled sanctuary overlooking the vast expanse of the ocean, Gallows Point Resort promises an unforgettable experience, captivating you with sweeping panoramic views and breathtaking sunsets from their exclusive oceanfront location—a landmark that greets you as one of the first impressions of St John as you sail in via ferry. We chose Gallows Point Resort for our stay in St John for a couple of reasons. Firstly, being first-time visit
Jan 31, 2024


The Ultimate 2-week Itinerary for Colombia
Finally got around to putting this together - my travel guide to Colombia! We made our way to Colombia in February this year, and put...
Apr 24, 2022


9 things you need to know as a first-time visitor to Colombia
As most people living in Europe, I'm always seeking for a summer escape to make the winter a bit shorter. This year, that place was...
Mar 14, 2022
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