Tag: backpacker
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Returning to the Island Life
Philippines Located in the Pacific Ocean near the equator, the Republic of the Philippines consists of around 7,640 islands — about 2,000 of which are inhabited — that form an archipelago. -National Geographic The month of December begins the Southeast Asia chapter. First, we happily scheduled a layover in Seattle. Crazy to think that it’s…
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Chapter 1: Solo – 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Introductory: Machu Picchu is a one of the newer seven wonders of the world recently discovered in the early 1900s hidden in Andes mountain range. With it being so remote, the real question is how can it be visited? Which route provides the best experience and view of this beautiful, large country? What maxes our…