We have been “getting away from it all” for four months now, all the while with a fairly consistent internet connection. It wasn’t until last week that we spent one week completely off the grid with zero electronics, very few human interactions, and no input from the “outside” world. When we shut off the outside […]
What would an excavation of your life reveal?
Written by on January 24, 2011
We have seen a lot of pre-Incan ruins and artifacts during our time in Peru: the magnificent stone fortress built by the Chachapoyans at Kuelap, the vast treasures from tombs in Sipan, and the ever-expanding Las Huacas de la Luna from the Moche civilization, to name a few. There are 3 things we’ve noticed in […]
How to pack for a RTW trip: 100-day update
Written by on January 17, 2011
Trekking in Northern Peru
Written by on January 13, 2011
We love hiking. There is a thrill that comes from discovering the more remote landscape in an area, and we meet and talk with more local people this way. So when we arrived at the Turismo Explorer office in Chachapoyas, Peru to explore local hikes and day trips, we were easily swayed by the guide’s […]
Keeping up with the Talbots (it is quite easy!)
Written by on January 11, 2011
Jeff over at Career Break Secrets asked us some really great questions about our trip so far, including what we find quirky about each other’s travel habits and the thing we wished we hadn’t bothered to pack. If you like those kind of details and want an insight into how the trip is changing our […]
Round-the-World Trip: 5 Must-See Destinations
Written by on January 10, 2011
Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is from Charlotte at the new travel site Simonseeks.com, where you can find inspirational travel guides and expert advice ranging from New York hotels to hotels in Paris. Buenos Aires and La Paz are both on our radar for this year in South America. Enjoy! Undertaking a round the world trip […]
