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Formerly Florida girl but now Nashville based Travel Blogger, Vacation Planner, Sugar Addict, Animal Lover, and Beach Bum.

My guide at Rainbow Mountain telling me to “do a

My guide at Rainbow Mountain telling me to “do a yoga pose.” This was my attempt at dancer pose in the snow. 😂

I broke my foot a few months ago and haven’t been able to do any yoga and I have really missed it. Yesterday was my first day back at @sanctuaryforyoga and I am so sore! I worked all those muscles that had been forgotten about. Time to get back in the flow…⁣
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When you reach the top of rainbow mountain and the

When you reach the top of rainbow mountain and there is no one else around… I wanted to do the scene from Grinch where he yells at his own echo. Who has seen it? ⁣
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“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink th

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson.

I’ve discovered this funny thing that more places I see the more I want to see. It is just wild to me think about how different every corner of the world is.

This spot is inside the Machu Picchu Citadel. After you have descended all the way down, and passed the entrance gate to Huayna Picchu, it is around the next curve. Scramble up the rock like a mountain goat and there is the perfect picture spot.

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The many faces of the alpaca (maybe a llama in the

The many faces of the alpaca (maybe a llama in there too) all look like they are teddy bear horses silently judging you. Couldn’t get enough. What do you think they are thinking?😂🦙🦙🦙

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There are words that can describe the feeling of w

There are words that can describe the feeling of watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu with just you and a couple of other people. The air was that clean crisp mountain air, but when the sun came out it was perfect. Every direction was a post card.
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Most mornings the very kissable and smushable Panc

Most mornings the very kissable and smushable Panchito is in the courtyard of the @jwmarriottcusco greeting guests.
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He is a 5 month old baby alpaca, and might be the ideal boyfriend. He’s kissable, cuddly, and never talks about himself. 😂
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Even though I just got back from Turkey, I still h

Even though I just got back from Turkey, I still have so many pictures still to share from Peru.

Working behind the scenes to plan next years group trips! It’s going to be amazing!!!
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After spending all day playing in the sand of Huac

After spending all day playing in the sand of Huacachina I was covered head to toe. Took days to get it out of my hair. Shout out to the poor lady who sat next to me on the flight from Lima to Atlanta- she may have had some sprinkled on her accidentally a time or two.

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New post up on the blog about Machu Picchu, what w

New post up on the blog about Machu Picchu, what we did and how to make the most of your time.

Sometimes I try to remember to stop, take a moment and appreciate the sights I am seeing.

I grew seeing places like this on TV and in books. The more I see of the world, the more I want to see.

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I’ve managed to check off 5 of the 7 new wonders

I’ve managed to check off 5 of the 7 new wonders of the world off my list. How many have you gotten??

We spent two days at Machu Picchu and I’m still not sure what it really was. Sometimes it’s to appreciate the magic and the mystery without knowing how the trick is performed. I’m just happy to sit back and be awed.
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Who’s heard of Rainbow Mountain in Peru? Who has

Who’s heard of Rainbow Mountain in Peru? Who has heard of alternative Rainbow Mountain? Both are day trips from Cusco. Cusco is more than just the gateway to Machu Picchu! There’s tons of amazing day trips! Currently working on a post about them- if anyone has ideas or tips send them my way! ⁣
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The excitement level when your outfit matches your

The excitement level when your outfit matches your ride. 😂 ⁣
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On our last day in Peru we took a day trip out to

On our last day in Peru we took a day trip out to the Huacachina Oasis for some dune buggy riding and sand boarding. It was so fun, I loved it, and even better didn’t break anything. 😂. I did get sand absolutely everywhere.
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However, we were having so much fun that we almost missed our flight back to the United States and barely made it. Since we were late I didn’t have time to clean up and change. Very big shout out and apology to my seat mate who had to sit next to me for 6.5 hours smelly and sandy… 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ #oopsie
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In a normal year, visitors buy timed entry tickets

In a normal year, visitors buy timed entry tickets to Machu Picchu, and they have 2 hours from the time they enter to complete the circuit of the overlooks and citadel. There might be thousands of people a day. I am so appreciative that we got the chance to see this magical place with no crowds, and were able to linger.
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Also shoutout to Eddie who knew where all the best photo spots were, in addition to being an all around awesome guide.

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I have never seen so many shades of green anywhere

I have never seen so many shades of green anywhere in my life. At 8,000 feet above sea level, the Incans found a way to grow the food they needed on terraces they built towards the sun. They had directional compasses that were completely accurate to true north and magnetic north. They built a city and a civilization that has lasted to this day, and we still don’t understand everything.
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Meanwhile, I can’t find my way out of downtown Nashville without a GPS.

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On our trip to Peru, the government had movement r

On our trip to Peru, the government had movement restrictions on Sundays. It thought it was going to be a wasted day on the trip, but I was so wrong. We had been going, doing, hiking, exploring, and we’re just tired. The @jwmarriottcusco was incredibly kind and opened up its spa pool, lounge and hot tub just for us for the afternoon. It was the most peaceful and relaxing afternoon in recent memory. I could have stayed all day. I stayed in the water until my fingers were pruny. They even provided towels, bathrobes, and wash cloths in ice for our faces.
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Most of the time when traveling I feel this pressure to see everything, to do everything, and to make the most of every experience. Sometimes that is an afternoon at the spa. ⁣
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Ok so forgive the somewhat cheesy quote- but it’

Ok so forgive the somewhat cheesy quote- but it’s relevant and I liked it-
“It’s an irritating reality that many places and events defy description. Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu, for instance seem to demand silence, like a love affair you can never talk about. For a while after, you fumble for words, trying vainly to assemble a private narrative, an explanation, a comfortable way to frame where you’ve been and what’s happened. In the end, you’re just happy you were there-with your eyes open- and lived to see it.” -Anthony Bourdain ⁣
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When you have Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley all

When you have Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley all to yourself...
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This day trip from Cusco is an early morning and a looong car ride through windy mountains but the reward is worth it. We were the only people there hiking there mountains. It’s a circular hike that is for the most part well maintained. One the right side you can see rainbow mountain (there at actually more the one, but the others were covered in snow.) and part of the red valley. Dress in layers, I was constantly going from hot to cold, and bring waterproof shoes (snow and rain). The altitude can be rough if you aren’t used to it. Ease into this hike- not a great idea for the first day of the trip. Definitely make time for this on your visit- it was incredible views and soul cleansing mountain air at the top!

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Machu Picchu dates back from the 15th century (abo

Machu Picchu dates back from the 15th century (about 1450) and has sometimes been called the Lost City of the Incas. American historian/explorer (Indiana Jones?) Hiram Bingham discovered this ancient site. No one knows for sure what Machu Picchu was actually constructed for, although theories abound from a private estate to a wealthy ruler to a university. Walking through the citadel is absolutely incredible. These people built a city that last hundreds of years from hand carved stone with no machines. There is a rock compass that points exactly magnetic north. Their calculations were exact. Meanwhile I can’t find my way out of my driveway without putting it in my phone first. It’s wild. It had been designated a @unescoworldheritage site and one of the 7 new wonders of the world.
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Hi everyone- long time no see! I took a bit of a b

Hi everyone- long time no see! I took a bit of a break from posting (and traveling) for a bit but now I’m back in the US from an incredible trip to Peru! I got to check off another new wonder of the world- Machu Picchu. It was incredibly beautiful and words can’t describe the experience.
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In a normal year, during high season (now until August or so) MP would get 7-8,000 visitors a day. The tickets are times and visitors would have 2 hours to complete the circuit. When I went, there was about 100 visitors a day. It was empty. While tickets are still timed entrances, people are not required to leave in 2 hours. You can leisurely stroll, or sit back, watch the sunrise, and take it all in. You *must* keep your mask on at all times though. Covid protocols are in place- but it’s so worth it to visit this incredible spot without the crowds. Peru requires a negative covid test within 72 hours to enter, and the US requires the same to return. If there is a bright spot in this time, it’s the reflective beauty of these places without the crowds.
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