Blogging has been a great way to keep track of all our stories, but for day to day notes and contact info, I’ve been toting around Graphic Image’s World Travel Journal, which the company so generously gifted to me before our trip.
I even brought it along to Machu Picchu last week!
And now, we’re working with the company to give one away to a fellow wanderlust-er! Click ahead for more details.
The gilt-edged journal–valued at $55–isn’t just a notebook; it’s filled with maps, average temperatures, foreign embassy info, and weight and measurement coverters for every country imaginable. It truly lives up to its name, huh?
To enter, simply comment on this post with the answer to the following question: If you could hop on a bus or plane to any city in the world right now, where would you go and why? You can gain an extra entry for “liking” Graphic Image on Facebook; just be sure to note in your comment if you’ve done so.
A winner will be picked at random and will be given the option to have his or her initials embossed on the journal. (Fancy!) All qualifying comments must be posted by October 17, 2011 at 8 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, the company is kindly offering a sitewide 20% discount when you use the code TRAVEL at Graphic Image. And for even more discounts, follow them on Twitter!
So put your daydreaming to good use, and tell us where you want to go! Good luck!
You might remember that Eaman and I had to cancel our four-day hiking trip to Machu Picchu (here on out abbreviated as MP) after we both got pretty sick, but we weren’t about to let a little salmonella get in the way of seeing one of the wonders of the world. So once we were feeling normal again, we signed up for a four-day Inca jungle trek that fellow backpackers at our hostel raved about.
We left last Monday for a trek that involved mountain biking, river rafting, hiking through the lush, fruit-filled jungle, zip-lining, some pretty rudimentary hostels and the big cahuna: MP.
Even though pictures never convey the true beauty, I feel it’s the best way to summarize the amazing adventure.
The biking was less intense than you’d think because it was all downhill. But still a rush to slide down those slippery, windy roads. (It’s rainy season people!) Here we are in our gigantic but top-notch ponchos before biking:
A stop on day two with our tour guide, Amoroso:
With our group, us and eight Israelis:
Fresh avocado that fell from the trees:
A spotted pig!
Day three, after we zip-lined on the tallest line in South America. There were six consecutive lines! Wheeeeee!
Pit-stop on day three:
And here she is, MP:
Hanging with llamas:
Faux touching a spiritual rock that is meant to reset your energy:
After a killer uphill hike to the top of Wayna Picchu. About 10 minutes after, it started pouring when we were precariously perched on the peak. Simultaneously scary and exhilirating:
Dangling:
We did it!
