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Our Italy Journey
How Italy Opened Our Eyes to the World When we first booked our trip to Italy, we thought we were going to see the places we had always heard about—the Colosseum, Vatican City, the canals of Venice. And while those places were every bit as incredible as we imagined, looking back, they weren’t what truly…
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Cuy: The Dinner That Needed a Dentist
Before we travel anywhere, Sarah and I always do our research. What should we see?Where should we go?And, most importantly, what are we supposed to eat while we’re there? So before Peru, we started looking up all the local foods we should try. That’s when we came across something called cuy. Neither of us knew…
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The Day the Mountain Adopted Sarah
After a long taxi ride through the Peruvian countryside, a train ride through the Andes, and an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, we had finally made it to Machu Picchu. And it was every bit as amazing as we hoped. Sarah and I spent the morning exploring the ruins, taking in the views, learning about…
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The Great Alpaca Photo Heist
You would think by this point in my travels I would have learned one very important lesson: Nothing is free. I had already fallen for the “sure, take a picture” routine once before in Rome. Apparently, I needed a refresher course. Fast-forward to Cusco, Peru. We were walking around the city when I spotted a…
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Gift-Wrapped Evidence
Our arrival in Cusco was memorable for a lot of reasons. The breathtaking scenery. The incredible culture. The excitement of finally being in Peru. And, of course, the toilet. Cusco sits at more than 11,000 feet above sea level, so we had done our homework before the trip and gotten altitude sickness medication from our…
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Our Peruvian Food Journey
Peruvian food is shaped by a mix of Indigenous, Spanish, African, and Asian influences. During our time in Peru, we tried a couple of the country’s most recognizable dishes, while also learning about many of the foods that make Peruvian cuisine so unique. One dish we tried was lomo saltado, a flavorful combination of strips…
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A Journey Through the Andes
Before the trip, we had done our research and knew that the altitude in Cusco could be a challenge, so we went to our doctor and got medication for altitude sickness ahead of time. Even with that preparation, the difference was immediate. The moment we stepped off the plane in Cusco, we could feel it.…