Thanks to Airbnb, I had the opportunity to stay on the Uros Floating Island!
During my week-long stay in the Peruvian capital, Cusco, I not only indulged in street snacks at the market every day but also overcame psychological barriers to try two local dishes: Alpaca and Cuy.
Unlock a new achievement at an altitude of 5,036 meters!
During high school, the subject that gave me the greatest sense of achievement was history. The logical reasoning behind cause, the inevitable rise and fall, and the fatal attraction of the past in mystery all deeply fascinated me! Stepping into Machu Picchu, a place of great significance in the Inca civilization, was truly a dream come true!
After completing a four-day trek in the Torres del Paine National Park, I have once again accomplished the second challenge I set for myself - returning from the Amazon Rainforest!
The exorbitant cost of living on Easter Island becomes apparent the moment you step off the plane.
The weather on Easter Island during the summer truly tests a traveler's mettle. One second it's clear skies, and the next, a downpour ensues. The afternoon thunderstorms are particularly intense, with the town flooding in less than five minutes. The coffee-colored muddy water rises rapidly, reaching up to the knees and making it seem like cars are traversing through chocolate syrup.
I arrived at the airport two hours early, prepared to catch a morning domestic flight to Easter Island. With plenty of time to spare, I leisurely enjoyed breakfast and then proceeded to customs at a relaxed pace. At the gate, not only was I asked to fill out an entry form, but I also found myself in a queue that seemed to move at the typical pace of international flights.
I once believed that the owners of Taiwanese seafood restaurants, the sushi chefs in Japan, and the cooks at Spanish and Portuguese seafood restaurants were the best experts in preparing seafood in the world. Now, Chileans have joined their ranks!
During the four-day, three-night trek through Torres del Paine National Park, I met Ellen during dinner on my first day of the hiking challenge.