Vinicunca, better known as Rainbow Mountain, sits high in the Peruvian Andes at over 5,000 metres above sea level. It’s famous for its wild stripes of colour, formed by mineral-rich sediment layers. But here’s the thing, most blogs don’t tell you. Rainbow Mountain is also one of the most crowded day trips from Cusco. Hundreds […]

If you’re planning a trip to Cusco to tick Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain off your bucket list, you’ve probably heard about a quieter, often easier, but just as stunning option: Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain. I’ve visited all three Rainbow Mountains: Vinicunca, Pallay Punchu, and Palccoyo at the end of 2025. And honestly, Palccoyo is a top alternative.

We explored Mount Bromo without a tour and loved every minute. Here’s my honest, budget-friendly guide with sunrise tips, routes, prices and more.

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Tashirojima Island is Japan’s most famous cat island. It’s a tiny island where you can see more cats than people, and where time seems to slow down. The cats are everywhere, and they’re part of daily life, not a tourist attraction created for visitors. They nap on fishing nets. They wander into abandoned houses. On

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Discover how to visit Pallay Punchu, Peru’s hidden rainbow mountain, without a tour in 2025. Get transport tips, hiking info, and travel advice for an unforgettable trip.

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Gokayama might not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a trip to Japan, but that’s exactly what makes it so special. Tucked away in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, Gokayama is home to two of the most picturesque villages I’ve visited in winter: Ainokura and Suganuma. Ainokura and Suganuma are part

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This post includes useful information about orangutan jungle trek in Ketambe, Sumatra and can help to choose between Ketambe and Bukit Lawang.

If you want to get off the beaten track and hike to Machu Picchu without a guide, go for Choquequirao trek…