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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Four days of challenging hiking rewarded with one of the most spectacular views on Earth. Day 2 over Dead Woman's Pass at 13,800 feet nearly broke me, but the porters and guides we...
Vintage record store on Oak Street
Spent two hours digging through crates and found a first pressing of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue for $15. The owner clearly loves music — he had recommendations for everything I ment...
Kyoto in cherry blossom season
Went in early April and the timing was perfect. Philosopher's Path was like walking through a pink tunnel. Kinkaku-ji was breathtaking with blossoms framing the golden pavilion. Th...
Disappointing hotel stay
Booked a 'deluxe ocean view' room and got a parking lot view with a sliver of ocean if you leaned off the balcony. The room smelled musty, the AC was loud, and the wifi barely work...
Central Park autumn walk
Visited Central Park in mid-October and it was stunning. The foliage was at its peak — golden elms, crimson maples everywhere. Bethesda Fountain was quieter than expected on a Tues...
Cozy corner bookshop
A hidden gem tucked away on Elm Street. The curated selection leans towards indie fiction and poetry, which I love. The reading nook in the back with the armchairs and warm lightin...