Lima is an underrated city that most travelers to Peru have to travel through. Find out what to do in Peru's capital city in "48 Hours in Lima"
Guide to Peru: 48(ish) Hours in Lima
A Note from the Scaredy-Cat About the State of the World — and my “World,” Too
CW: pandemic, anxiety, depression Hello from my front porch, dear readers. It's been a while. I hope you're all well out there. My last post was two months ago, which, wow, I did not realize it was that long ago. Time is strange these days. I wanted to give you an update. I haven't forgotten... Continue Reading →
Guide to Peru: A Visitor’s Guide to Peruvian Food (aka, The Very Hungry Scaredypillar)
If you follow my social media accounts or have checked out the About Me page, you’ve probably caught on that I’m a little food-driven. I like to try new foods wherever I go and have a distinct fondness for regional cuisine that I can’t get anywhere else. I recognize that what’s weird and unique to... Continue Reading →
Guide to Peru: A Half-Day Walking Tour of Cusco’s Ruins (or, Fantastic Ruins and Where to Find Them)
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: 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 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.
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 Peru: Flight of the Scaredy-Cat
It's hard to travel without a plane ride, but this anxiety-inducing mode of transportation can be daunting. Learn about Cusco's airport, as well as some tips for reducing anxiety leading up to your flight in "Flight of the Scaredy Cat."
The Scaredy-Cat's Guide to Travel 