One of my biggest surprises when visiting the Sacred Valley in Peru was the exceptionally high quality of the food. Again and again, I enjoyed high-end restaurant food and presentation, but for surprisingly low prices. Ollantaytambo, my favorite town in the Sacred Valley, is home to only a few thousand people. It is most famous ... Read more The post 5 Must-Try Restaurants in Ollantaytambo appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

People often associate Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, with Machu Picchu, the most famous Inca site. Many visitors fly into Cusco, rush to see Machu Picchu, and then fly out. But did you know that the Cusco region has nearly 100 other major archaeological sites, and countless other smaller ones? In this article, I’m going ... Read more The post 30 Impressive Ruins in Cusco Region (besides Machu Picchu!) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Summer in Taiwan is a season that I deeply loathe yet still look forward to every year when living in Taiwan. The summer weather in Taiwan is at its most extreme, with crushing heat, humidity, and a sprinkling of typhoons that wreak death and destruction on the island nation. Yet enduring a summer in Taiwan, ... Read more The post Summer in Taiwan: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Pisac was special for me. It is the first place I visited not just in Peru but in all of South America! After flying in directly to Cusco via Lima, I spent the first four days of my trip acclimatizing in laid-back Pisac, which is 427 m (1401 ft) meters lower than Cusco. One of ... Read more The post 5 Must-try Pisac Restaurants (+ Breweries & Cafes!) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

The Pisac ruins are some of the most important Incan ruins in Peru’s Sacred Valley, along with the ruins at Ollantaytambo and more remote Huchuy Qosqo. They are a great addition to any Machu Picchu visit. I especially recommend visiting these and other Sacred Valley ruins BEFORE Machu Picchu so you can build up to ... Read more The post A Guide to Visiting Pisac Ruins in 2023 appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Pisac (also spelled Písac or Písaq) is one of the largest towns in the Sacred Valley, Peru. The Urubamba River flows through this valley towards the famed Machu Picchu. As the furthest east town in the valley, most visitors bypass Pisac altogether in their rush to get from Cusco to the famous Incan New Wonder ... Read more The post 15 Awesome Things to Do in Pisac in 2023 appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Did you know that Taipei receives more than twice as much rain per year than Seattle, considered one of the rainiest cities in the United States? Rain is a part of life in the capital of Taiwan. When the rains come down, pedestrians pop open their umbrellas, scooter riders throw on their ponchos, and life ... Read more The post 25 Taipei Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

One of the most frequently asked questions about Taiwan I receive in my Taiwan Travel Planning group is: What apps should I download for Taiwan? Instead of answering this question again and again, I’ve put together this of Taiwan apps I always use, plus more that are regularly recommended by other travelers. I’ve categorizes these ... Read more The post The Best Apps for Taiwan (travel, dating, food, shopping, & more!) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

I didn’t realize just how many people are looking for private drivers and private tour guides in Taiwan until I started my Taiwan Travel Planning group. It is definitely one of the most common FAQs about Taiwan. People in the group are constantly asking for private driver, car charter, and private guide recommendations. However, hiring ... Read more The post How to Find a Private Driver or Guide in Taiwan appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Planning a trip to Taiwan? If you’re just getting started, this article will save you many hours of research. After running the Taiwan Travel Planning group for years, I’ve answered the same questions about Taiwan again and again. To make things easier, I’ve compiled this list of the most common questions and other Taiwan travel ... Read more The post Taiwan FAQs and Travel Tips appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more