From someone who’s actually been there.
The road to see 4 dead white Presidents on a mountain was relatively easy. Once you fly into Rapid City, you have the option of staying there or Keystone. We opted in staying in Rapid City at the Residence Inn by Marriott. I am very …
A while back, my travel partner said let’s do the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon. I said send me the details. With a description of “This is a challenging course with lots of gorgeous views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills“, how could I …
By the time we got to Machu Picchu, we had already earned it. Early flights. Altitude adjustments. Sacred Valley roads. The train to Aguas Calientes. Minimal sleep. If you missed that part of the journey, start here: Cusco, Peru: The Train, The Town & The Climb …
Before this, we explored Cusco and the Sacred Valley, the altitude, the culture, and the adjustments your body has to make to even get here. Because the truth is simple. You don’t just arrive at Machu Picchu. You earn it. And for most people, that journey …
Peru is not your average vacation. It is a country that demands something of you — your patience on its winding mountain roads, your lungs at 11,000 feet above sea level, your courage at the edge of ancient ruins. I traveled with three friends — …