If your making you way to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley, you will probably pass through Cusco.
Cusco is a vibrant city with lots to see and do, as well as a great place to start your andes adventure.
To make the best of your visit, here are a couple tips to get you started:
The altitude is higher then what most are use to. Spend your first day taking [.....]
Figuring out what bring on vacation can be hard. Here are some ideas of what to bring depending on your vacation.
Caribbean Vacation
- Clothing (Shorts, TShirt, Tank Tops, Long Pants (just in case), light sweater (for those nights at the beach)
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, deodorant, etc.)
- Medicines (Immodium, Bandages, Pepto, Tylenol/Advil)
- Bug Spray and Afterbite
- Money (check your destinations currency)
South American Adventure
- Clothing (Bring both warm and cooler clothing - different altitudes can range in temperature)
- Sunscreen, Hat
- Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, deodorant, etc.)
- Medicines (Immodium, Bandages, Pepto, Tylenol/Advil)
- Bug Spray and Afterbite
- Money (check your destinations currency)
- Travel guide
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Today I went to my first ever Fan Expo in Toronto. What an experience! Where else can you see Wonderwoman and Iron Man hanging out, Anime characters mingling with Marvel Heros and Predators getting along with humans? Well apparently at Fan Expo you can see this and more. The event is huge and the turnout was amazing.. at least 100,000 plus people were there many dressed up as their favourite super heros. There was tons of stuff to buy, chances to meet your favourite celebs and lots of picture [.....]
Checked out buskerfest this year for the first time and loved it! Great for people of all ages and will definitely put a smile on your face. Theres tons of performers, musicians, vendors and even samples! (one of my favourite things). Admission is by donation and all proceeds go towards Epilepsy Toronto. Go for a great time and for a great cause.
Here are some of my highlights.
For more about Buskerfest, you can check out [.....]
I visited London, England for a course, but also got the chance to do a bit of exploring. London is a great place, with lots of history and culture.
While I could write forever on all the things to see and experience, here are some of the highlights you should check out.
High tea at the Corinthea Hotel Enjoy a lovely tea selection in a beautiful, classic setting
Sunday Organ recital @ Westminister Abbey We came upon this by chance and what a pleasant surprise! [.....]
So it's been a couple weeks, and I couldn't let another day go by without writing about the carnival. Great times! This year, was even better then ever with more gorgeous costumes and tons of energy! We started around 10am and I swear the time just flew by. I usually just stay until the end of the parade, but this year we were getting right into all the action and didn't leave until 10pm. Great times for sure and can't wait to do it again next year. Here's [.....]
Went camping to Killbear this recently and loved being surrounded by wilderness and beautiful scenery, right on Georgian bay.
While I definitely loved our camping experience and being surrounded by great friends, it may not be for everyone. Just a couple things to think about before you head out there:
- For August, the water was pretty cold. Not sure if its normal up here, but was a wee bit on the chilly side.
- Not all campgrounds allow radios/music. So if you [.....]
