10 Must Visit Attractions in La Paz, Bolivia!

Estadio Hernando Siles is a Sports Stadium in La Paz, Bolivia. It is the country’s largest sports complex with a capacity of 41,143 seats. La Paz has become a major destination for many backpackers and adventure travel enthusiasts as there are many great things to see and do in the capital city...

My Three Favorite Nazca Lines In Peru!

A hummingbird etched into the Nazca Desert! The Nazca Lines in southern Peru might not be considered one of the wonders of the world, but they really are a wonder!  They are a treasure of Peru!  It is amazing to think that a group of people etched these designs into the desert floor.  The...

The Beautiful City of Ayacucho!

Plaza Mayor with the Mountains of Ayacucho in the distance. The Shoulder Sack is the best way to carry children! Little did we know that we would fall in love with Ayacucho and the many treasures of Peru when we were first planning our independent study there.  We had planned for months...

Experiencing the Bullfight in Socos!

The mountainous terrain and beautiful vistas of Socos! While living and working in Ayacucho, we decided it was time to explore the small rural village of Socos, Peru, high up in the Andes Mountains with an elevation of 11,200 feet above sea level to be exact. At this point we had spent a decent...

Sandboarding in the Oasis Town of Huacachina!

The Oasis of Huacachina! I arrived to the desert town of Ica on a late night bus and my final destination was the oasis town of Huacachina, which has a small natural lake in the middle and is surrounded by sand dunes!  It is a short distance from the city of Ica, located about 3 miles west...

The Ballestas Islands are the Poor Man’s Galapagos!

Sea Lions basking in the sunlight! After experiencing the sand, sun and friendly atmosphere of the oasis of Huacachina, I continued north to Pisco and the sea side resort town of Paracas to view the wildlife of the Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas in Spanish) or what is commonly known as...

The Famous Peruvian Arch Formation Which Sadly No Longer Exists

The famous arch at Paracas National Reserve. After visiting the Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas in Spanish) or what is commonly known as the Poor Man’s Galapagos we continued to the Paracas National Reserve along the Peruvian pacific coast, which is located in the Paracas District...

Four Places to Visit in Lima Peru!

The Government Palace of Peru or the Palacio de Gobierno in Plaza Mayor houses the executive branch of the Peruvian Government and is also the official residence of the President of Peru. Lima is the capital city of Peru and is filled with an endless amount of treasures to experience from the...

The Journey from Ayacucho to Huancayo!

The Mantaro River runs through the valley along the road from Ayacucho to Huancayo! When living in Ayacucho for the summer, I decided to travel to Huancayo to visit another college friend who was living there for the summer and the easiest way to get there was a 12 hour...

Three Locations You Must Visit in Huancayo!

Group photo at Torre Torre park, with the towering Rock Sculptures of Huancayo! While completing my independent study in Ayacucho, Peru over the summer, I decided to visit Huancayo because I had a friend, Joni, who was also staying in Huancayo for a cross cultural experience over the...

Lessons Learned From a Border Crossing!

Sign at the border crossing from Peru to Bolivia. We were thankful to arrive in Copacabana, Bolivia after having a mix-up at immigration on the border of Peru and Bolivia. When we got off the bus at border control we thought everything was in order with our documents, but on the Peruvian...

6 Things to do in Copacabana, Bolivia!

View of downtown Copacabana from Cerro Calvario. We were thankful to arrive in Copacabana, Bolivia after having a mix-up at immigration on the border of Peru and Bolivia. When we got off the bus at border control we thought everything was in order with our documents, but on the Peruvian side,...

Visiting Isla del Sol!

A view of Isla Del Sol and Lake Titicaca. As you hike around this enchanting island, you will see beautiful rolling hills that are covered in terraced fields along with stunning views of the island & of the lake. One of my favorite TREASURES OF TRAVELING in Bolivia was the peaceful...