One-Day Cusco Itinerary Touching down in Cusco, Peru is one of the most breathtaking yet terrifying experiences you’ll have. First off, this ancient capital of the Incas is situated in the middle of picturesque mountains at a whopping 3,400 meters (or just above 11,000 feet) of elevation. And with a massive 14,300-foot mountain at the […]

At the beginning of my Peruvian Highlights Tour, I was asked what activity I was most excited about doing. My answer was simple. Hiking the Incan Trail aside, I was most excited about staying in a jungle lodge while visiting the Amazon. This is something that’s been on my travel bucket list for years! I’ve […]

While Machu Picchu is Peru’s leading tourist destination among travelers, the country is encumbered with breathtaking sites, rich history, and vast landscapes.  From bohemian towns, beautiful beaches, Andes tribal Mountains, and tropical rainforests, you can’t go wrong with a trip to this country. After spending 10 days in Peru myself, it quickly moved its way […]

The Philippines is a country I spent a great deal of time in. Each day I was in awe of the marvelous beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, and pristine oceans. The Philippines gave me more to fall in love with than most places I’ve ever been before. But like all places, certain things should be planned out […]

The Philippines has effortlessly made its way to the top of my “favorite countries to visit” list for many reasons. I spent a total of three and a half weeks in this tropical paradise, and after it was all over, I only wished for more time to explore the country. There’s a reason why #itsmorefuninthephilippines […]

Boracay Island in the Philippines has been long accredited as the “party” beach of the world. It’s a tropical paradise located just an hour’s flight from Manila International Airport. Table of Contents Tourists from all over the world flocked to this teeny tiny island to get a glimpse of the world’s best beach. But over […]

The Underground River in Palawan is one of the coolest experiences I had while island-hopping in the Philippines. The Puerto Princesa Underground River is located on the island of Palawan, Philippines, and as of 1999, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Seven Wonders of Nature list. The island of Palawan is, in itself, […]

If you’re like me, you flew onto the island of Palawan with an entire day to kill before your tour to the Subterranean River National Park. Or, by its more popular name, Palawan’s Underground River. While most visitors come to Puerto Princesa for attractions outside the city, some unique attractions in the town of Puerto […]

Siquijor Island is famously known by the Filipinos for its mystery, witchcraft, shamans, and magical potions. While you don’t need to believe in magic or witchcraft to be enchanted by the island’s beauty, you’ll leave the island with feelings of spiritual peace and tranquility. The island’s popularity first began with its mountain-dwelling mangkukulam (or healers) […]

While planning a trip to the Philippines, many people add whale shark diving to their itinerary. This popular tourist attraction is located in Oslob, Cebu, which is on the southeast side of the island. While many people travel there for a day’s worth of activities, few people actually stay there. Dustin and I made the […]