Destination: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

For anyone who decides to visit the U.S., it's a matter of checking out its national parks. From the Grand Canyon to Yosemite, the country boasts plenty of sweeping landscapes filled with awe-inspiring cliffs, lush redwood forests, and wildlife all-around. I think as an American, we're proud of our national parks, as they not only … Continue reading Destination: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Destination: Garden of the Gods, Colorado

Although I based much of my Colorado trip this summer in Boulder, I also went out to explore other parts of the state itself. One of them was none other than the Garden of the Gods, a public park located about two hours away from Boulder-- my friend and I would spend a day there … Continue reading Destination: Garden of the Gods, Colorado

Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru

Known as one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World," Machu Picchu is certainly a looker. With its terraced citadel that's surrounded by looming green mountains (including Huayna Picchu) at over 7900 feet (2400 meters), this once demonstrated the power of the Inca Empire, at the peak of its civilization. Today, it's an incredibly-touristy site … Continue reading Destination: Machu Picchu, Peru