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Continue reading →: Ollantaytambo, PeruAfter Machu Picchu, I decided to spend a few days in the Sacred Valley relaxing and exploring some other lesser-known Inca sites. I stayed at an awesome bed and breakfast just on the outskirts of town in the farmland, which was perfect and quiet, with stunning views of the mountains…
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Continue reading →: Machu Picchu, PeruI tend to shy away from the popular “touristy” sights when traveling, but I felt that being in Peru made it imperative to see one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. I had a tour guide for the trip who really hooked it up! The bus ride up…
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Continue reading →: Sacred Valley, PeruAfter a few awesome days exploring and eating my way through Cusco, I set off on a tour of the Sacred Valley. While definitely on the tourist route, mixed in with the endless sea of white Mercedes vans packed full of people, it was still a great way to learn…
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Continue reading →: Huilloc, Peru: Quechua HomestayMeet Janet. The car bounced along the endlessly steep, bumpy road high above Huilloc before stopping outside my final destination for the night. There, I met the Lanos family, with whom I would spend the afternoon and night at their beautiful property located at 12,500 ft. It instantly felt like…
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Continue reading →: Cusco, PeruPeru has long been on my travel bucket list. The endless mountains, jungle, and rich culture have fueled my desire to explore the area with my camera for years. When a work trip arose that required us to meet in Lima, it presented the perfect opportunity for me to embark…
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Continue reading →: Asia ’24 Part 7: ChibaAfter several weeks of non-stop travel and adventure, I was really excited to make my way back to Chiba prefecture (about an hour from Tokyo) to visit family for a while. It felt great to slow down and recharge, do laundry, and enjoy time with my cousin and grandma, who…
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Continue reading →: Asia ’24 Part 6: FujisanI wasn’t sure where to head after the Nakasendo Trail but I did notice a window of great weather coming after the late season snow storm. My route back to Tokyo would naturally take me right past Mt Fuji so I made a last minute plan to explore around Fuji…
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Continue reading →: Asia ’24 Part 5: Nakasendo TrailOne of my goals for this trip was to get to the rural, historic parts of Japan. I also really wanted to do some hiking so the Nakasendo Trail quickly rose to the top of my list. Over 330 miles long, the Nakasendo Trail was first established in the 1600s…
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Continue reading →: Asia ’24 Part 4: KagoshimaIn my research, visitors of Kyushu seem to all recommend visiting the port town of Kagoshima, so that was my next stop. As the ferry from Yakushima approached, Kagoshima’s mascot grew larger and larger. The towering volcano, Sakurajima, was spewing a cloud of ash into the sky just across the…
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Continue reading →: Asia ’24 Part 4: YakushimaAfter starting my sabbatical in Nagasaki, I wanted to get out into nature for a nice break from all the busy cities of the last couple of weeks. I had heard about Yakushima during my research over the last year, but I didn’t expect to actually visit the renowned island.…





