Peru

Tips for surviving South American bus rides

by Kim March 10, 2013

When I think back on our time in South America I don’t automatically think about volunteering in Ecuador or visiting the Galapagos Islands or even hiking the Inca Trail. The first thing I think about is being on buses. Read on for my tips on taking long-haul buses in South America.

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Our incredible weekend with monkeys

by Kim November 11, 2012

Confession: I fell hopelessly in love in Puerto Maldonado with a few charming, irresistible guys. Our incredible weekend with monkeys.

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A little story about a little sloth

by Kim November 7, 2012

A little story about a little sloth stranded on the side of a river in the Amazon

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A visit to Peru’s Amazon Jungle

by Kim October 31, 2012

A visit to Peru’s Amazon Jungle was just what we needed to get our travel mojo back.

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Updates, rickshaw run, and travel fits and starts

by Kim October 23, 2012

Travel updates, new Rickshaw Run sponsors and how life on the road isn’t quite how I thought it would be

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Completing the tough road to Machu Picchu

by Kim October 17, 2012

Days three and four on the Inca Trail- we finally reach Machu Picchu!

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Footsteps and thoughts from the Inca Trail

by Kim October 15, 2012

Footsteps and thoughts from the Inca Trail: Part 1

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Our first glimpse of Peru: beach life in Mancora

by Kim October 4, 2012

We crossed the boarder from Ecuador into Peru and rode the bus to Mancora, arriving in the wee hours of the morning. When I opened my eyes early the next afternoon I found myself in paradise.

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