Travel costs money. Even the cheap backpacker and hostel life can eat through a healthy nest egg in a shockingly quick amount of time. When I’m traveling and I check my account balances, my immediate reaction upon seeing the printout from the ATM is always “Oh my god, I’ve been robbed!” Then I take minute to think about my expenses and realize I’m just bad at … [Read more...] about Value Flashpacking: Three Favorite Destinations
Lima
Peru: The Machu Pichu, Bungee Jumping, & The Inti Raymi Festival
I started my week in Peru flying from Bogota to Lima at 5 am. But before i flew to Lima I heard about the Inti Raymi festival, the biggest celebration in Cusco. Despite an expensive domestic flight to Cusco, being able to participate in the festival and a chance to visit the Machu Pichu made the decision worth it. I slept most of the day and woke up just in time to see a little … [Read more...] about Peru: The Machu Pichu, Bungee Jumping, & The Inti Raymi Festival
A Peruvian Adventure
I grudgingly walk back to my hostel at 3am in Bogota, Colombia, after an amazing last night out where I met a beautiful girl met that night and would absolutely meet up with her again had I not been leaving in a few hours. Still, its a good way to leave on a high note like that. I grab my bags, call a taxi, and exchange goodbyes with friends. The … [Read more...] about A Peruvian Adventure