Mendoza, Argentina's Lujan de Cuyo wine region: Oh god my liver hurts
It’s not a secret that Alicia and I are wine fanatics. Some of our favorites come from Mendoza, Argentina’s wine region. We went on a few tours of the popular…
Is the GoPro good for travel?
Many people wonder what kind of camera to take with them, and ask: is the GoPro good for travel? Here are some of the things we’ve done with it and…
Cusco Cooking Class
Once upon a time, Cusco used to be the capital of the Incan civilization. Now it’s primarily a rest stop on the way to Macchu Pichu. But with that much…
Stuck in the past: Peru
We went on a “day in the life tour” of a native Peruvian. There were some downsides to the tour which I already detailed, so we’ll concentrate on the good…
Smashed my PT Cruiser with a Tank
We all make mistakes. In 2003, I purchased a PT Cruiser. It is completely reasonable for you to ask: “John, you don’t look mentally ill… why would you do this?!”.…
Cusco, Peru: Incredibly Touristy
Cusco, Peru is the second stop in our round the world trip. Our stay in Lima was to get our feet wet in a big, foreign city before heading out…
Lima: I pay $7 for a man to risk his life
Alicia and I consider ourselves “foodies”. We’re always on the prowl for a good meal. Lima didn’t disappoint, with a unique cuisine and dishes to try while taking in some…
Exploring Lima, Peru
While in Lima, we stayed in the Miraflores district. It’s a listed as a touristy place to stay that is well maintained with lots of security guards and police around.…
First stop, First Impressions: Lima, Peru
We finally arrived at our first destination: Lima, Peru! This city has the nickname “la gris”, or “the grey” because of the constant fog conditions over the city. It never…
Leaving the country for a year!
The day finally came! We got on that plane, and are currently writing from our first stop: Lima, Peru. We will be traveling for an entire year and writing about…
