A Fall Day at Stone Tower Winery
Find out all you need to know to have a picture-perfect afternoon at Stone Tower Winery, with great food, wine, and views.
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What to do in Iquitos, Peru
When deciding what to do in Iquitos, Peru, you’ll have plenty of options for a solid 3 days. As the main gateway to the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, Iquitos offers incredible jungle excursions, but the town itself has much to explore. You can try exotic foods (including worms!) or shop for a love potion at Belen…
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Belen Market Food Tour in Iquitos
A Belen Market food tour is an essential part of visiting Iquitos, Peru. You can book online with local guide, Marlon, and you’ll have a fantastic experience. Usually, we don’t do many local tours—we typically enjoy exploring places on our own. However, Belen Market can get a little crazy, and it’s known for pickpocketing, especially…
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Pilpintuwasi Wildlife Center Review
Pilpintuwasi is a wildlife center where you can visit rehabilitated monkeys and other animals that are difficult to spot on an Amazon jungle tour. This post contains affiliate links. How to get to Pilpintuwasi Wildlife Center It’s a quick 15-minute journey across the Amazon River to get to Padre Cocha Village, where the wildlife center…
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What to Wear in the Amazon Rainforest: A Realistic Guide
Figuring out what to wear in the Amazon Rainforest can be quite confusing. Based on our own 6-Day Amazon tour, I’m giving you a realistic packing list to keep your luggage light. Generally, both Wilhelm and I kind of ended up changing two times per day rotating the outfits, and showering after the morning activity…
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Amazon Canoe Adventure: Piranhas, Storms, and a Wild Ride to Tahuayo Lodge
When writing about my Amazon Rainforest Tour experience, I started rambling about our Amazon canoe adventure and what happened to Wilhelm and me when our canoe left the dock in Iquitos, heading up the Amazon River… and then I stopped. My chaotic story was getting far too long to include in a blog post about…
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Amazon Rainforest Tour in Peru: A Complete Guide with Amazonia Expeditions
Explore my 6-day Amazon Rainforest Tour with Amazonia Expeditions and read about all you need to plan your own adventure.
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What to do on St. John for 5 Days
St. John is a fantastic Caribbean getaway. A hidden gem of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John is secluded, rustic, and has perfect beaches compared to its neighbors. This post contains affiliate links. How to Get to St. John The US Virgin Islands consists of three islands, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. St….
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What to do in Minneapolis (while working remotely)
I haven’t had many opportunities to really get a sense of what’s happening in the middle of America, but I was genuinely surprised by how cool Minneapolis turned out to be. There’s so much to do there! While working remotely for four days as my mom attended a conference, I carried my laptop around and…
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Miami Itinerary for 3 Chill Days
Miami is the perfect weekend getaway for remote workers. I recently went with my husband, brother, and sister for a last-minute trip to escape the arctic winds in January. We were all working remotely on Friday and Monday, so this Miami Itinerary is a great option if you’re doing the same. As we are all…
