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Brazil & Peru | A Two-Week South America Adventure
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items Our first time exploring South America as a family. This list documents a fast-paced, multi-country trip through Brazil and Peru, blending iconic landmarks, long travel days, cultural firsts, and the real logistics of seeing a lot in a short amount o...
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Travel Days, Routes & Big Picture Planning
Layovers, Travel Days & Unexpected Wins
Rio de Janeiro | First Impressions
Rio de Janeiro | Iconic Sights & Big Days
Rio de Janeiro | Neighborhood Life & Everyday Moments
Rio de Janeiro | Sports, Culture & Local Energy
Travel Days, Routes & Big Picture Planning
The behind-the-scenes planning and travel routes that make a multi-country trip possible. Flights, layovers, timelines, and how we stitched it all together.
The countdown is officially on as we prepare to leave Puerto Vallarta and begin what will easily be the longest travel journey we have taken as a family. Getting to Rio de Janeiro is no small feat, and the route alone feels like an adventure. We fly ...
From Puerto Vallarta to Rio | Kicking Off Our Brazil & Peru Adventure
Layovers, Travel Days & Unexpected Wins
The in-between moments of long-haul travel. Layovers, quick stops, and small decisions that turn exhausting travel days into memorable experiences.
With just one hour to go before boarding our next flight, we found ourselves somewhere between exhausted and proud of how much we squeezed into the day. Our route to Brazil included a nine-hour layover in Lima, and instead of staying put at the airpo...
Making the Most of a 9-Hour Layover | A Quick Taste of Lima
We said goodbye to Cusco and happily headed back toward sea level. One thing worth knowing if you ever fly out of Cusco: the airport is extremely basic. There is almost nothing beyond vending machines. No coffee, no real food, and honestly no reason ...
Cusco to Lima | Airport Realities, Sea Level & Heading Home
Rio de Janeiro | First Impressions
Arrival days, early observations, and those first moments of landing somewhere completely new and unfamiliar.
We landed in Rio de Janeiro just after sunrise, running on very little sleep after two overnight flights. Having airport transport arranged made a huge difference, and we were especially grateful to arrive at a hotel that let us borrow universal adap...
First Day in Rio | Language Barriers, Beach Walks & Copacabana Vibes
Rio de Janeiro | Iconic Sights & Big Days
The must-see landmarks and classic experiences that define Rio, balanced with real observations from being there in person.
Today was our full-on tourist day in Rio de Janeiro, and honestly, it delivered. We packed in many of the city’s most iconic sights, and despite the crowds and the pace, it was an unforgettable way to experience Rio. We started with Escadaria Selarón... https://www.instagram.com/p/CqwKeKWudsq/?img_index=1
The Big Rio Day | World Wonders, Cable Cars & Classic Sights
Another incredible day in Rio de Janeiro began with a few quiet hours at the beach. Hot sun, warm water, and soft sand felt like the perfect start before heading into a very different part of the city. Later that day, we joined a guided visit to Roci...
Inside Rocinha | An Eye-Opening Day in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro | Neighborhood Life & Everyday Moments
The quieter days in Rio that reveal what daily life feels like beyond landmarks. Walking neighborhoods, shared meals, and small interactions that shape first impressions.
Not every travel day is sunshine and perfect plans. Today was rainy, and instead of fighting it, we leaned into it. The rain here is warm and refreshing, a welcome change from the dryness of Mexico, and even with grey skies, the neighborhood of Copac...
A Rainy Day in Rio | Copacabana, Kindness & Everyday Life
No one wanted to leave Rio de Janeiro, and that alone says everything. Our time here has been nothing short of incredible. From the warmth of the people to the energy of the city itself, Rio has a way of pulling you in and making you feel welcome alm...
Leaving Rio | When a City Makes It Hard to Say Goodbye
Rio de Janeiro | Sports, Culture & Local Energy
Experiences that tap directly into the heartbeat of Rio. Sports, crowds, music, and the shared energy that brings the city to life.
Tonight was one of those travel moments that will stay with me forever. Watching a live fútbol match at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro was absolutely surreal. Even though the team we were cheering for, Flamengo, did not win, the outcome almost di... https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq1rhfZKZ6d/?img_index=1
A Night at Maracanã | Experiencing Brazilian Fútbol in Rio
Peru | Cusco & The Sacred Valley
Arrival days, acclimatization, history, and first impressions of life at altitude in and around Cusco.
Our night in Lima was short and simple. The hostel did not look like much from the outside, but it was clean, welcoming, and brought breakfast straight to our room. Exactly what we needed before an early flight. By midday, we found ourselves landing ...
Arriving in Cusco | Altitude, Llamas & First Impressions of Peru
A full day in Cusco was exactly what we needed to continue adjusting to the altitude. While many travelers rush through Cusco on their way to Machu Picchu, there is so much history here that deserves time and attention. We started the day visiting Cr...
A Full Day in Cusco | Ruins, Altitude & Inca History
This morning we left Cusco and took the Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes. Dropping in elevation felt important, especially since the kids were really feeling the altitude in Cusco. It was one of those quiet parenting moments that sticks with you, l...
From Cusco to Aguas Calientes | Dropping Altitude Before Machu Picchu
https://www.instagram.com/p/CrFNcIHNTE4/?img_index=1 There are places that feel almost impossible to fully process while you are standing inside them, and Machu Picchu is one of them. Chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, it is one of the few intact pre-Columbian sites left, and...
Machu Picchu | Standing Inside One of the New Seven Wonders
Trip Keepsakes & Memory Markers
Tangible reminders from the trip. Artwork, photos, and keepsakes created to hold onto the feeling of being there long after returning home.
One of my favorite ways to hold onto a trip is by turning it into something tangible, and this watercolor Peru memory map was such a fun way to do that. Created after our travels through Peru, this illustrated map brings together favorite landmarks, ... https://www.instagram.com/p/CtnkM6rOz3O/
Watercolor Peru Map | Turning Holiday Photos into a Memory Poster