Is La Paz Worth It?
Ok, I’m gonna cut to the chase and just say that La Paz does merit a day or two because I don’t like to completely write anyplace off. However, I […]
Tag Archives: Backpacking
Packing for Peru and Bolivia for 3 Weeks in December & January
When making this packing list I had a few things to keep in mind: I will be at high altitude for nearly the whole trip. 40s at night. It is […]
Getting Ready for a Big Trip
I obviously like reading, writing, and making lists (yup, good thing I’m a teacher) and this lends itself well to planning a big trip. It does make me wonder how […]
Leaving Tomorrow for Lima!!!
As you probably know by now, I am going to be backpacking around Bolivia and Peru for 23 days. I asked for help with my itinerary a couple months ago […]
Foodie Friday: Bean and Rice Burritos
Normally when I cook burritos for myself at home I start with dried pinto beans and go from there, but that requires soaking, boiling, and simmering time that would leave […]
Make Your Own Travel Journal!
When I was planning my backpacking trip to Peru and Bolivia and then my 31X31 trip I planned to leave my lovely Macbook Pro behind (because I might kill someone if they […]
Foodie Friday: Backpacking with Flavor
I think it must have been on Pinterest a while ago that I saw a picture of an altoids container with some straws that were labled with spice names. I […]
Foodie Friday: Backpacker Meal Tips
When I say backpacker I am really referring more to flashpackers like myself. While I did grow up cooking over a campfire with my mom which has greatly inspired my […]
Crazy Idea: European Backpacking Trip for 31X31
My question: can I visit 31 countries before I’m 31? The Facts: Right now I’ve visited 18 countries (if I count Vatican City) and I am turning 29 tomorrow (my […]
Teaching Wanderlust 