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Comment on One week in Bagan — Part I: WiFi, restaurants and a recipe! by Archana

Archana — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:30:26 +0000

Thank you, Lauren! So happy someone can relate to my love for that veg place. It’s so delicious! Thanks for reading–hope you check out the new blog, too.

Comment on One week in Bagan — Part I: WiFi, restaurants and a recipe! by Lauren H. of Sobremesa In Spain

Lauren H. of Sobremesa In Spain — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:23:57 +0000

We fell in love with the very same small vegetarian restaurant in Nyaung U! I tried a good amount of their menu, but didn’t even think of asking for a cooking class – awesome work! It was truly a special place and I still dream about their eggplant salad and fresh lime juice. Hope all is well in San Diego! Will go check out your new blog now.

Comment on Nine lessons learned from trekking the ‘W’ circuit in Torres del Paine by Archana

Archana — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:08:51 +0000

Good to know I have a fellow hiker-lover, camp-disliker in you Jeffrey. I agree that most New Yorkers aren’t hard-wired for wilderness adventures. And even though we’re living in California now, I still haven’t really warmed up to the idea! If we had the funds, I think we would’ve tried the refugios in South America. That said, we did have a pretty cool, raw experience. Thanks for reading!

Comment on Nine lessons learned from trekking the ‘W’ circuit in Torres del Paine by Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:03:05 +0000

Hey,

Found your post when checking out W treks (organized). As a veteran of many nights of camping, now subscribe to the mantra that days of continual hiking and camping don’t necessarily make for a good combination. I am now a convert to the refugio concept…hike all day,then a hot shower and cooked meal is the way to go. And if you are in the Alps, within minutes of taking off your pack, a cold beer or glass of wine awaits. Not a shabby way to go. There is something like this in South America but it appears to be a more costly option.

We New Yorkers aren’t well known for wilderness adventures. As you probably experienced, roughing it is a small studio with a mattress on the floor and 8 blocks from a local stop; trekking is walking from East Side to West instead of crawling through traffic on a cross town bus. And for that reason alone, REI opened a big store in SOHO. Great post and I look forward to hearing about your next adventure

Comment on Hiking, biking, rafting and zip-lining to Machu Picchu by Archana

Archana — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:48:54 +0000

Hi Rich! Yes, I think the jungle trek would be a good fit for your family. If my memory serves me right, it was a 4 day/3 night excursion, though, due to a delayed train heading back from Aguas Calientes (the port city for Machu Picchu) to Cuzco, it was essentially 4 days/4 nights. As far as price, it’s been a while, but I think it was something like $220 for two of us, including room/board, food, park fees and transportation. We booked this trek through our hostel Pariwana, but you can shop around for the “Inca Jungle trek” and get similar tours. Hope that helps!

Comment on Hiking, biking, rafting and zip-lining to Machu Picchu by Rich Davis

Rich Davis — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:31:37 +0000

We are a family of four (two boys 14, 18) and would like an adventure tour of Peru. We would like to start in Cuzco on April 1 and finish in Cuzco on April 5. We would like to raft, mountain bike, zip line, hot springs, see Sacred Valley ruins and of course tour Machu Picchu. What you have described seems to be right on. Can you tell me the length of time and costs associated with your tour? Thanks for the info!
Rich Davis

Comment on …And that’s a wrap! by Tanner

Tanner — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:58:54 +0000

I’m gonna miss this blog, but I’ll be trolling around your new one a lot, Archie, don’t you worry! xoxoxo

Comment on Packing List by Archana

Archana — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:01:01 +0000

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you always followed along. And even more glad that my packing list is coming in handy. Enjoy your trip!

Comment on Peru: The stuff you didn’t see by Ramin

Ramin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:59:12 +0000

Its awesome dude… congrats !

Comment on Packing List by Shelley

Shelley — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:47:13 +0000

Hey archana! Ive loved reading your blog and I’ve shared it with many friends who have been traveling recently any they all loved it as well. Now I’m headed to Bolivia and this has been my go-to pack list! Thanks for all the tips! Got extra black leggings since you raved about them so much (and there was a groupon special, score!). Xoxo glad to see you’re both back safe and happy ~shelley s