Sometimes I Travel, Sometimes I Teach, And Sometimes I Do Both At The Same Time.
The first Saturday in May is just a normal Saturday for most people in the world. But in Louisville, Kentucky, it is one of the most anticipated days of the year for many folks. That's right, it is the Kentucky Derby! Just for this two-minute horse race, there are two weeks full of festivities leading... Continue Reading →
Camping can be an empowering activity for women. Outdoor activities are sometimes viewed as more of a male activity. I have met many women and girls throughout my life who hate camping or any sort of outdoor activity, some of whom have never tried it and don't have the desire to try it. I have... Continue Reading →
Inca Trail, day 4/Machu Picchu The third night of the trek, I spent a sleepless night, tossing and turning, contemplating the early morning that lay ahead and distracted by how dirty I suddenly realized I was. These are the sorts of situations where I probably would have been better off had I intentionally stayed up... Continue Reading →
Inca Trail, Day 3 The third day of the trek was the longest day of hiking, but definitely the most interesting day. Mickey woke us up again at 5 a.m. with coca tea, and we had breakfast at 5:30 once again. The goal was to start hiking by 6 a.m. in order to beat the... Continue Reading →
Before I get into the last two days of the trek, I want to reflect a bit on the overall Inca Trail experience, particularly on the role of the porters. When I first signed up for the trek back in November, I wondered how necessary the porters would be. I thought, "Well, I guess it... Continue Reading →
Inca Trail, Day 1 The first day on the Inca Trail was the easiest. We did not need to leave the hotel in Ollantaytambo until 8 a.m. After a final weigh-in of our luggage, we loaded into a small bus and drove to the start of the Inca Trail. At the start of the trail,... Continue Reading →
More so than any other trip I have taken, people have been asking me about my experience hiking the Inca Trail this past week. In this and subsequent posts, I will describe my experience as much as I can. Hopefully, my story will help you decide whether or not you wish to make this journey... Continue Reading →
I am spending my spring break in Peru to hike the Inca Trail, and I just arrived in Cusco around 6 am this morning, after little-to-no sleep due to a weird layover in Lima. I felt like a zombie, but as soon as the plane touched down in Cusco, my energy was renewed! All around... Continue Reading →
My trip is over now, and I am already transitioning back into what I refer to as "real life," but an account of my trip would be incomplete without any mention of my time in Vietnam. My only stop in Vietnam was Hanoi, and only for a couple of nights. I have to say, of... Continue Reading →
Sometimes some of the most memorable moments of a trip are the ones that happen unexpectedly. On our drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, I wasn't expecting to get to do much other than look out the window and enjoy the scenery. I was pleasantly surprised by an interesting turn of events! Sometime after... Continue Reading →
Tracy Travels & Teaches 