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When I think of Australia, I think of the Great Barrier Reef—and it was hard to imagine visiting the country without visiting its most prized treasure. So we were off to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, a small beach town less hectic than Cairns (a popular city further north from which to visit the reef). It was great that Vikram’s […]
After 48 hours in transit, we officially ended the South America portion of our trip and arrived halfway across the world in Australia. We spent most of our time here in Brisbane, visiting with Vikram’s family (which will be covered in a future post), and we also visited Sydney for three days. Our first recommendation for Sydney is take more […]
After every country we visit, Vikram writes about our overall experiences and highlights. Here’s his take on Peru! As a result of the whole rabies thing, our experience in Peru was limited primarily to Arequipa, which is not the main reason people go to Peru. But we loved what we saw of the country and are eager to make it […]
Since we didn’t make it to Machu Picchu, the grand finale of our tour through South America was Lima’s food—and it wasn’t a bad place at all to end. Lima, being on the Pacific coast, has some of the world’s best and freshest ceviche. Light, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, every bite is worth relishing. We had ceviche at a couple […]
This is the story of how we became the first tourists in history to visit Peru and NOT see Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is the highlight of many trips to South America. An icon of the Incan civilization, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a wonder of the world. Months before we left, Mary and I booked a five-day, […]
Vikram and I found ourselves unexpectedly in Arequipa for over two weeks. And while this was unplanned (and probably a bit too long for most people to need in Arequipa), we found plenty to do in this lovely Peruvian city. Here are our highlights and recommendations. Orient Yourself to the Plaza de Armas The Plaza de Armas lies in the heart of […]
After every country we visit, Vikram writes about our overall experiences and highlights. Here’s his take on Bolivia! I had the lowest expectations for Bolivia of all the countries we visited in South America. I’d read that Bolivia was the most impoverished country in South America, with poor sanitation, bathrooms without running water, unpaved roads, and a general lack of […]
I don’t think “off-road hiking” is even a thing, but let’s pretend it is. After La Paz, we took a relatively pleasant bus ride to Copacabana. The name makes the town sound a lot more exciting than it is—really, the reason you come to Copacabana is to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake […]