Explore the ruins in Cusco without paying for a guided tour. Learn what route to take for a half-day walking ruins tour.
Guide to Peru: A Half-Day Walking Tour of Cusco’s Ruins (or, Fantastic Ruins and Where to Find Them)
Museums to Explore From Home For Museum Week
Need a distraction while you're stuck at home? Visit some of the world's best museums from the comfort of your home -- no mask required.
Guide to Peru: Everything You Need to Know About Machu Picchu (or, Machu Picchu, I Choose You)
If you're planning a trip to Peru, then it's likely you want to visit Machu Picchu. Well, here is your guide to Machu Picchu, from the Scaredy Cat perspective. Learn about tickets, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. Get ready to fall in love with this World Wonder!
Guide to Travel: How to Start Planning a (Belated) Mother’s Day Getaway
Missing your mother this Mother's Day? Plan a last-minute getaway with these tips.
Guide to Peru: A Peru Hop Review
In this post, I take an in-depth look at Peru Hop, the bus service we used to explore Peru.
An Update from the Scaredy-Cat: How are you?
Today I'm just checking in as things have gotten a little busy for me "at work." How are you faring? A new Peru post will be up some time this week, but until then, I miss you!
Scaredy-Cat’s Guide to Peru: On the Road
In this post, learn about some common modes of ground transportation in Peru while I recount a colectivo trip that had me well outside my comfort zone.
The Scaredy Cat’s Guide to Life: Forced Staycation
Vacations are fun. Self-isolating isn't. Learn what I planned to do to maintain my physical and mental well-being during what I'm calling a Forced Staycation -- and see how it went.
Guide to Peru: How the Scaredy-Cat Makes Friends
In "The Scaredy-Cat Makes Friends," I talk about how I managed to make more friends traveling abroad in Peru over the course of two weeks than in months in Pittsburgh.
Guide to Travel: 5 Ways to Deal with Travel Anxiety
In this post, learn five of my favorite ways to keep anxiety under control while flying.
The Scaredy-Cat's Guide to Travel 