2018 Travel Year in Review

I was reflecting back on all the traveling I did last year, so I thought I’d write a post about it. This is just a summary. Feel free to click on links to read more about each adventure.

My First Trip to Asia – Bangkok

I thought I was a world traveler, but I was wrong. This is my first trip to Asia!

Cusco to Ollantaytambo Peru – Directions, Bus, Airport

How to get from Ollantaytambo to Pumamarca Ruins in Peru (in pictures)

Pumamarca is an ancient Inca site that is one of the top things to see if you are visiting Ollantaymbo.  The hike takes about one and a half to two hours one way.  But it is worth the hike as you are rewarded with amazing views and an Incan site all to yourself.

Lisbon Day Trip to Belem

Ok, it’s not a day trip in the typical sense of the term, but since you have to go a little out of your way in Lisbon, and you can spend the better part of a day, I am calling it a day trip to Belem.

Best Things to do in Coimbra Portugal

On our way to Coimbra Portugal from Porto, we had to change trains half way in Aveiro. Instead of just hopping on the next train, we walked into town.

Top Things to do in Eguisheim France

Eguisheim, one of the fairytale villages in Alsace, is a great day trip from Colmar, France, being only 30 minutes away.  If you don’t know how to get there, check out our post on getting from Colmar to Eguisheim.

How to get from Quito City Center to Mitad del Mundo by Bus

During our trip to Ecuador, in my search to find directions to Mitad del Mundo from Quito City Center, I came across numerous posts referring to a mythical direct bus that no one seemed to be able to find. Well, I found it.

Ecuador Travel Guide – 10 Great Things You Need to Know

Over the past 10 years we have gone from never traveling out of the country, to traveling to 31 countries. So we decided to make an Ecuador travel guide. At first the thought of traveling to Ecuador was scary, as we didn’t know what to expect.  We’ve now written some posts based on our travels, which will hopefully ease some anxiety for other travelers.

Two Nights in Giza – Egypt Pyramids

We only had about a week of travel, and wanted to see as much as we could, so we planned two nights in Giza, with the major goal to see the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx.