Peruvian green sauce, or Aji Verde, is a delicious Peruvian hot sauce you can find in most restaurants around Peru. Traditionally, it’s made with Aji Amarillo– a yellow chili pepper native to Peru. Since this pepper is difficult to come by in the United States, I’ve substituted the Aji Amarillo with a similar pepper, the […]

Blend up this ultra-creamy maca smoothie for a little afternoon pick-me-up or post-workout refresher. It’s made with superfood Peruvian maca root and loaded with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Bonus: it’s plant-based, utilizes 7-healthy ingredients, and only takes a few minutes to make! Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to get nourishing elixirs […]

As a person who’s been traveling for almost a decade, I’m constantly looking for inspiration from meaningful, thought-provoking quotes about travel, vacation, and general wanderlust.  Travel quotes always help me express how I feel when exploring new destinations. I love finding quotes on Pinterest to add to my Blog or Instagram captions.  From doing extensive […]

Congratulations! You just decided to take that first step and sign up for a Spartan Obstacle Course Race! You’ve just paid for the ticket, so you’re committed! Now what? Now it’s time to create an obstacle course-focused training plan to prepare you for race day! There’s a lot of information out there about exercise and […]

It has undoubtedly been a rough couple of years. From the coronavirus pandemic, social-injustice movements, and heightened emotional politics to now war, rising gas prices, and healthcare. It’s been hard to not feel helpless or overwhelmed with everything going on in the world. There are ways to protect your energy and maintain healthy boundaries during […]

Lima was my first destination while visiting the beautiful country of Peru. While most people will only travel to Peru’s capital city as a layover to the infamous Machu Picchu ruins, I truly believe Lima deserves way more time and attention. See also: 10 Things to do in Peru Other Than Machu Picchu Lima, Peru, […]

My tour group and I first arrived in Aguas Calientes after spending all day hiking the beautiful Inca Trail. This small town oasis was indeed a breath of fresh air. The massive Alcamayo river flowing, shops hustling and bustling, and the smell of fresh pizza from the restaurants was illuminating. Little did we know what […]

When I traveled to Peru, I was most excited to visit the ancient site of Machu Picchu. And as someone who likes to hike and participate in Spartan Races, I was ecstatic at the thought of being able to trek through the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This experience, in my opinion, is worth every […]

Cusco, Peru, is an ancient city that quite literally takes your breath away. I flew into the city of Cusco after spending an incredible few days in the Amazon Jungle. I spent the first half of my Peru trip in Lima and Puerto Maldonado, both low elevations. In an hour, however, I found myself going […]

What makes a superfood so super? I mean, the term itself has only been utilized within the food industry for the last few years. As there’s no definitive definition of what makes a superfood a “superfood,” it commonly describes foods rich in compounds (vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.) vital to a person’s health. There’s no denying […]