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Top Three Causes of Death in the Amazon

Refugio Amazonas offers several activities to choose from each evening. On our first night, we chose the night hike. On our second night, we chose to get drinks at the bar and then meandered upstairs to see if we were too late to join in that night’s lecture.

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Posted in Destinations, Peru


Canopy Tower Tour in the Amazon Rainforest

Climbing a hundred foot tower in order to view the rainforest  from a bird’s eye view can be intimidating, especially if one is afraid of heights. The Canopy Tower Tour was our third rainforest excursion into the jungle.

We began our thirty minute trek through the jungle to the tower in the late afternoon.

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Posted in Destinations, Peru


Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick

Visiting the Chunco Macaw Clay Lick in the Tambopata National Reserve is nothing short of spectacular. It is one of the highest rated and most popular expedition offered by Refugio Amazonas.

The trip begins before sunrise. After a 15 minute jungle trek to the boat dock,

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Night Hike in the Amazon Rainforest

On our first night at the lodge we decided to go on the night hike excursion (I didn’t really want to go, but I was outnumbered). I left my camera behind because I needed to constantly be sweeping the ground in front of me with my flashlight and ready to flee at a moment’s notice.

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Glamping in the Amazon Rainforest

If you are up for an adventure of a lifetime, I would highly recommend glamping in the Amazon Rainforest, specifically at the all-inclusive Refugio Amazonas in Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru.

Upon arriving at the lodge, a full day’s journey in itself,

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Getting From the U.S. to Lima to the Amazon Rainforest

What does it take to get from the U.S. to the Amazon rainforest? For us it took two days, three planes, two van rides, one boat ride and a 15 minute hike through the jungle. We started our adventure bright and early at O’Hare International airport.

We decided on taking a roundabout course to get to Lima,

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10 Amazing Days in Peru

On this amazing trip, we checked off my husband’s #1 bucket list, the Amazon rainforest, and my #1, Machu Picchu, while traveling throughout the wondrous country of Peru. This was our first trip where we paired up with a travel agency, Kuoda Travel,

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Posted in Destinations, Peru


Hiking Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona

Out of the four vortex hikes in Sedona, this one was our favorite. It was also the most difficult. Although it’s only 1-1.5 miles to the summit (depending on which website you check), it is all uphill to varying degrees and will require more time than you might expect.

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Visit All Four Vortices in Sedona in One Day

We only had one day to see Sedona, we could have stayed a month! Our goal was to hike to all four vortices (energy centers) in Sedona in one day. Possible, yes; exhausting, yes; worth it, yes!

Here is a quick peak of our schedule for the day.

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Posted in Arizona, Destinations


A Room With A View at Kaanapali Beach

If you are looking for a perfect, unobstructed view of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, look no further than Maui Kai Condos. Located on Kaanapali Beach slightly north of Lahaina, the property is set in an ideal location.

This was our view every night,

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Posted in Destinations, Maui


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