Beyond Machu Picchu: 12 Other Archaeological Sites to Visit in the Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu is on just about everyone’s bucket list, but if you visit Peru don’t overlook some of the other incredible Inca archaeological sites you can visit! To be clear, this is a list of other accessible Inca sites you can visit in the Sacred Valley. There are lots of treks to Inca ruins too, whether you want an alternate trek to the Inca Trail, or … Continue reading Beyond Machu Picchu: 12 Other Archaeological Sites to Visit in the Sacred Valley

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Peru

My husband and I took an amazing trip to Peru this November. We spent about a week in Cusco and the Sacred Valley exploring Inca archaeological sites (including, of course, Machu Picchu!), then traveled to the Tambopata Reserve of the Amazon, where spent an incredible five days spotting wildlife in the rainforest and on lakes and the Tambopata River. Finally, we finished the trip with … Continue reading Peru

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Peru: Machu Picchu

After spending a few days in Cusco, we moved on to Machu Picchu, one of the most famous archaeological ruins in the world. To make the most of the trip, we decided to spend two days there, staying overnight at a cheap hostel in Aguas Calientes. Top Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu – The rules are always changing at Machu Picchu, so be sure to … Continue reading Peru: Machu Picchu

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Peru: Cusco & Sacred Valley

We started our trip to Peru in the Andes. We stayed in Cusco and visited several other towns and Inca ruins around the Sacred Valley (including, of course, Machu Picchu!). Top Tips and Advice for Visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley – Altitude sickness is for real, so plan to take it easy for at least your first day or so! Cusco is at an … Continue reading Peru: Cusco & Sacred Valley

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10 Must See Archaeological Sites in Greece

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10 Must-See Archaeological Sites & Museums in Greece

When you imagine a trip to Greece, glimpses of its ancient past–fluted columns and marble sculptures of muscular gods and well-draped goddesses–probably aren’t far from your mind. If you’re channeling your inner archaeologist à la Indiana Jones when heading to Greece, it can be difficult to know where to start! I’ve compiled this list of our top 10 favorite archaeological sites and museums that we … Continue reading 10 Must-See Archaeological Sites & Museums in Greece

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Santorini, Greece

Day 1 We woke very early at our hotel in Athens so we could get to the airport with enough time before our flight to Santorini. While we waited for our cab, the hotel clerk at the front desk asked us about our plans and promised that we would love Santorini. The taxi ride went fairly quickly, and it was strange to see the streets … Continue reading Santorini, Greece

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Delphi & Sounio, Greece

Day 1 The first part of the drive to Delphi – from Meteora to Lamia – was rather uneventful except for our stop at the Jumbo store. The countryside there isn’t very scenic, except for a few mountainous bits, and those we had driven just two days earlier. What is a Jumbo store, you may ask. In our hotel rooms we’d noticed some very creepy … Continue reading Delphi & Sounio, Greece

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Athens, Greece

Day 1 Our trip to Greece began in the birthplace of democracy, the cradle of Western civilization, and the capital of the country – Athens. The first thing we noticed about the country as we left the airport was the landscape. This part of Greece is rocky, but the grey color of the rock is punctuated by plenty of shrubs and trees, including the really … Continue reading Athens, Greece

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London: Harrods, Abbey Road & British Museum

Today, our last day in London, was definitely a fun day! Sarah, Tawny, Emily, the other Laura, and Chase joined us for the first part of the day (we split up at lunch time). We started out by visiting one of the oldest and largest department stores in the world, Harrods. It’s known as a very fancy department store, but many of the items there … Continue reading London: Harrods, Abbey Road & British Museum

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Beyond Machu Picchu: 12 Other Archaeological Sites to Visit in the Sacred Valley

Peru

Peru: Machu Picchu

Peru: Cusco & Sacred Valley

10 Must-See Archaeological Sites & Museums in Greece

Santorini, Greece

Delphi & Sounio, Greece

Athens, Greece

London: Harrods, Abbey Road & British Museum