Jatun Cocha is a big, turquoise lake in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru. It actually means Big Lake in the Quechuan language. It’s also known as Lake Paron or Laguna Paron. Surrounded by mountains with and without snow, high-altitude-proof vegetation, and a...
I hiked up with my friend Monica to Lake Wilcacocha (Laguna Wilcacocha) on the outskirts of Huaraz, Peru. One of the workers at Akilpo Hostel, where we were staying, recommended going to Wilcacocha in the morning before the afternoon cloud cover. This was a half-day,...
I returned to the Galapagos in November of 2021. The main thing I noticed was the price of food increased, but still affordable. Visiting the Galapagos on a budget is challenging, mainly because the best day tours cost $90 to $200 each and basic necessities are...
I recently completed my open water diver (OWD) and advanced open water diver (AOWD) scuba diving certifications in the Galapagos. I did my SNSI (Scuba Nitrox Safety Instructions) scuba diving certifications with Chalo Tours in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal...
The best hostels save you money on accommodation with quality sleep compared to a hotel. The best alternative is free accommodation — you can see CouchSurfing for that. I’ve stayed in hostels in multiple countries. There are certain things I research when picking the...
