Tag Archives: Machu Picchu

If we were to do it again – what changes would we make?

Posted on December 28, 2016 by simpletravelourway

We’re back from our 7-month trip to South America, and the trip exceeded our expectations. Even so, it’s always good to look back to assess what really went well and what we might have done differently. We’re guessing that honing … Continue reading →

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Advice for visiting Inca ruins: Timing is key at Machu Picchu

Posted on August 22, 2016 by simpletravelourway

We’ve been planning a trip — on-and-off — to Machu Picchu for over 20 years. We researched and discussed details with our travel friends, but we had other trips we wanted to take first, and it kept getting pushed forward. … Continue reading →

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one way to plan a BIG trip

Posted on April 7, 2016 by simpletravelourway

It all started with three great destinations: Galapagos Islands off Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Bahia Bustamante in Argentina.  How could we possibly choose between them? They’re on the same continent, so we reasoned, “Wouldn’t it be possible to … Continue reading →

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Before you settle on a destination – check the weather

Posted on January 31, 2015 by simpletravelourway

We know what we like. We prefer our weather to be warm. For hiking, give us 70-degree temperatures and overcast skies (but we’ll settle for sunny). If we’re at the beach – make our water and air temperatures warm. Weather … Continue reading →

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Hop, skip, and a jump

Posted on December 20, 2014 by simpletravelourway

How could we come back to the US and not stop for a quick visit with old friends? Traditional Philadelphia, upper-west side Manhattan, and rural New Jersey. Three quick stops followed our visit to Washington, DC. We lived in Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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