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The Sacred Valley - A 3-Day Itinerary & Photographic Travel Guide

Inca ruins, epic mountains and friendly local communities - I’m sharing the perfect itinerary and travel guide to The Sacred Valley.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Short Inca Trail

Looking for a challenging hike, without the time commitment of the Inca Trail trek? I’m share my experience on the 2-day, short Inca trail. I’ll go over what to expect, how to pack and give insight into other longer treks.

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A Day at Machu Picchu & How I Conquered Huayna Picchu

This photographic travel guide will take you through a day visiting Machu Picchu, along with my first-hand experience on climbing Huayna Picchu mountain. Includes tips on accommodation, transport and tickets.

From Cusco to Lake Titicaca - Aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer

I’m sharing my journey on the Belmond Andean Explorer. It’s a luxurious way to get between Cusco, Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa. I’ll give you my honest thoughts on if I think it’s worth the hefty price tag.

Experiences, blogNatasha LMarch 16, 2019peru, Peru, Sacred Valley, The Sacred Valley, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Manchu Picchu, Valle Sagrado, Patacancha, patacancha, Ollantaytambo, ollantaytambo, excursion, travel guide, highlight, visit Peru, travel peru, activities in peru, activities in the sacred valley, activities near cusco, culture, peruvian culture, Peruvian culture, Peruvian weavers, peru weavers, weavers of peru, peru textiles, peru fabrics, Inca traditions, weaving demonstration, textile demonstration, peruvian women, peruvian fabric, peruvian blankets, textile workshop, homestay, sustainable travel, ecotravel, slow fashion, handmade, fair trade, ethical travel, rural tourism, photojournalism, documentary, portrait photography, fujifilm, Fujifilmxt2, FujifilmXT2, Fujifilm XT-2, fujilove, Fujilove, fujinon lenses, FujiXseries, fujipassion, travel, traveller, travel blog, travel learnings, home, lake titicaca, cusco to lake titicaca, Cusco to Lake Titicaca, Belmond Andean Explorer, PeruRail, train to Puno, train from cusco to puno, Andes train, Peru train, transport peru, luxury, sleeper train, luxury train, sacred valley, landscape, landscape photography, luxury transport, Visit peru, Belmond, spirit of the lake, raqch'i Comments

My Homestay Experience on Amantani Island in Lake Titicaca

An honest recap of my experience with the Lake Titicaca tours, with an overnight on Amantani Island. I’ll give tips and detail on what to expect for the Amantani homestay.

Culture & People, Hiking & Nature, Landscape, Visual Travel GuideNatasha LMarch 16, 2019amantani homestay, Amantani Homestay, lake titicaca, amantani island, amantani, homestay, overnight, titicaca, Lake Titicaca 2-day tour, allways travel, allways travels, tour, tour companies, review, honest review, puno, taquile, pachamama, pachatata, uros, floating islands, uros floating islands, reed islands, hike, hiking, altitude, altitude sickness, elevation, high elevation, travel itinerary, travel planning, travel guide, travel blog, travel, travel photo blog, travel photography, female traveller, fujifilm, Fujifilm, FujiXPassion, FujiLove, Fujifilm X Series, FujifilmXT2, fujifilmxt2, Fujifilm XT-2, Fujifilm Photography, peru, Peru, Experience Comments

Experience Textile Making With the Peruvian Weavers of Patacancha

I witnessed the talented Peruvian weavers of Patacancha, in the Sacred Valley. They shared their techniques and Inca traditions plus I learned how to spot synthetic vs. real garments in Peruvian markets.

Experiences, blogNatasha LFebruary 13, 2019peru, Peru, Sacred Valley, The Sacred Valley, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Manchu Picchu, Valle Sagrado, Patacancha, patacancha, Ollantaytambo, ollantaytambo, excursion, travel guide, highlight, visit Peru, travel peru, activities in peru, activities in the sacred valley, activities near cusco, culture, peruvian culture, Peruvian culture, Peruvian weavers, peru weavers, weavers of peru, textiles, peru textiles, peru fabrics, Inca traditions, Inca tradition, weaving demonstration, textile demonstration, Peruvian women, peruvian women, peruvian fabric, peruvian blankets, textile workshop, homestay, sustainable travel, ecotravel, slow fashion, handmade, fair trade, ethical travel, rural tourism, photojournalism, documentary, portrait photography, fujifilm, Fujifilmxt2, FujifilmXT2, Fujifilm XT-2, fujilove, Fujilove, fujinon lenses, FujiXseries, fujipassion, travel, traveller, travel blog, travel learnings, home Comments

2 Days in Ica and Huacachina With an Awesome Tour Guide

Explore the desert of Ica and the oasis at Huacachina. I share my tour recommendation and tips on where to stay and what to see and eat.

8 Amazing Meals in New Orleans | Food Blog

Savour 8 amazing meals with this New Orleans food blog article. A combination of Southern foods and other great flavours. Bon appétit!

Let the good times roll with this New Orleans Itinerary

This 3-Day New Orleans itinerary is packed with fun activities and useful tips. Let the photos inspire your travel and use the map to plan your stay in NOLA.

Culture & People, Foodie, Street, Urban ExplorationNatasha LDecember 10, 2018new orleans, nola, New Orleans, NOLA, Louisiana, Bourbon street, St. Louis Cemetery No.1, Lafayette Cemetery, Southern Costume Company, NOLA halloween, halloween, halloween in NOLA, what to do in NOLA, NOLA weekend, spend a weekend in NOLA, fun activities in New Orleans, Weekend in New Orleans, Second Line, jazz, music, live music, haunted house, restaurants, NOLa restaurants, New Orleans restaurants, foodie, travel itinerary, travel planning, travel guide, travel, travel blog, travel photo blog, urban, city, travel photography, Photography spots, photo blog, photography locations, nola photo, nola photography, Street photography, street photography, FujiLove, fujifilm, Fujifilm, FujifilmXT2, fujifilmxt2, Fujifilm XT-2, Fujifilm Photography, FujiXPassion, Fujifilm X Series, female blogger, female traveller, solo female travel, jazz brunch, cemetery tour, voodoo music festival, voodoo, voodoo nola, voodoofest, bayou, kayak, kayakking, outdoors, get outdoors, nature, nature photography, canoe and trail adventures, usa, USAComment

Explore The Falls and Beyond - Includes a map of Niagara-On-The-Lake wineries

Explore beyond Niagara Falls with this travel guide to the Niagara Region. Includes photography for inspiration, tips and a map of Niagara-On-The-Lake wineries.

Hiking & Nature, Landscape, Romance, Solo Female TravelNatasha LNovember 9, 2018Niagara Falls, Niagara on the lake, niagara falls, Niagara, NOTL, notl, horseshoe falls, American Falls, Bridal viel Falls, niagara falls photography, notl photography, niagara photography, wine tour, bike tour, wineries, notl wineries, map of notl, map of Niagara-On-The-Lake wineries, niagara scow, niagara shipwreck, hornblower, vineyards, bike tour map, self-guided tour map, bike route, winery route, Ontario brewer, Oast House brewers, Historic Old town, Shaw FEstival, Shaw festival, Treadwell Cuisine, Ravine Winery, Balzac's Coffee, canadian dessert, zoom leisure bikes, fujifilm, Fujifilm, FujiLove, FujiXPassion, FujifilmXT2, fujifilmxt2, Fujifilm XT-2, Fujifilm X Series, Fujifilm Photography, niagara photographylandscape photography, landscape photography, food photography, foodie, travel guide, travel, travel blog, travel photo blog, travel itinerary, Canada, Eastern Canada, Ontario, toronto, mist, canadaComment

26 Useful and Fun Gifts for Travel Photographers

The perfect gift guide if you’re looking for gifts for travel photographers. The list had useful and fun ideas for travelers and photographers both.

Photography TalkNatasha LNovember 9, 2018home, camera, photographer, photography, gear, photography gear, travel photographer, travel photography, travel photographer gear, Fujifilmxt2, fujilove, Fujifilm XT-2, FujifilmXT2, FujiXseries, fujipassion, fujifilm, Peak Design, Peak Design backpack, Peak design day bag, Ona bag, street photography, Peak Design Everyday Backpack, XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR, 35mm f/1.4 XF R, XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R, 23mm f/2 R WR, swell, gift, christmas gifts, gifts for travelers, gifts for travellers, gift ideas traveller, gift ideas traveler, gift ideas travel photographer, gift guide travel photographer, gift guide traveler, gift guide photographer, kindle paperwhite, bose headphones, packing cubes, swell water bottle, moleskine voyager, moleskine, national geographic, conde nast, lush, Saje, saje peppermint halo, travel necessities, peak design, everyday backpack, Ona bagOna Bowery, Ona messenger bag, Bowery Messenger bag, peak design slide, slide lite strap, slide strap, peak design clip, camera clip, Fujilove, travel photography coffee table books, coffee table books, photography books, fujinon lenses, camera accessories Comments

Bear to Emerald Lake | One of the best hikes in Estes Park

Using travel photography, I’ll take you through one of the best hikes in Estes Park. I’ll share my experience hiking between Nymph, Dream, Emerald and Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Denver and Beyond - Your Ultimate Colorado 4-Day Itinerary

This 4-day Colorado itinerary comes with a guide and tips to Denver, Colorado Springs and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Hiking & Nature, Landscape, Nature & WildlifeNatasha LOctober 16, 2018colorado, usa, USA, denver, colorado springs, rocky mountain national park, RMNP, estes park, boudler, mountains, evergreens, lakes, wildlife, animals, nature, hiking, outdoors, get outdoors, national park, parks usa, hiking trails, trails, landscape photography, nature photography, wildlife photography, FujiXPassion, Fujifilm X Series, fujà, fujifilmxt2, Fujifilm XT-2, Fujifilm, fujifilm, FujiLove, Fujifilm Photography, FujifilmXT2, deer, elk, bison, moose, rabbit, Garden of the Gods, Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, Nymph Lake, Bear Lake, Sprague Lake, Trail Ridge Road, US Air Force Academy, chapel, coloradoitinerary, Colorado itinerary, colorado itinerary, long weekend trip colorado, long weekend trip to Colorado, 4 days in Colorado Comments

2 days in Siem Reap | Private Tour Experience and Review

Spend 2 days in Siem Reap exploring temples and the backcountry. I’ll give my honest thoughts of my Siem Reap private-tour experiences.

My Honest review of Chudleigh's Apple Farm

Spend an autumn day picking apples at Chudleigh’s Apple Farm, near Toronto. Check out this photoblog guide for fun activities & two apple dessert recipes.

Explore Nature with this Travel and Photography Guide - San Diego

Travel through Oceanside, Cabrillo National Monument & the coastline with this 2-day itinerary and photography guide - San Diego. Complete with photos of cute sea lions.

Landscape, Hiking & Nature, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxation & Beaches, Solo Female TravelNatasha LAugust 27, 2018Millenial, landscape photography, Landscape, Architecture Photography, architecture photography, Blue Hour, travel itinerary, travel blog, travel, travel guide, travel photo blog, road trip, unique travel destinations, FujiLove, FujifilmXT2, Fujifilm Photography, FujiXPassion, fujifilm, Fujifilm, Fujifilm XT-2, fujifilmxt2, Fujifilm X Series, Experience, foodie, san diego, San Diego, California, Southern California, South california, California roadtrip, USA, American travel, Pacific Coast, Beaches, Beach Vacation, sea lions, tidal pools, oceanside, carlsbad, Flower Field, Flower Fields Farms, flower fields Carlsbad, nature, nature photography, Point Loma Lighthouse, Cabrillo National Monument, Luca Libre Taco Shop, Lucha Libre Taco Shop, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, La Jolla, Children's Tide Pool, usa Comments

Improve your photos with these 6 simple tips for architecture photography

6 tips for architecture photography which I learned from a photographer in the Loire Valley. They will take your travel photography up another level.

Chateaux hopping through a 2-day Loire Valley itinerary

Enjoy this travel guide Loire Valley itinerary. The Loire is a French region famous for stunning chateaux including Chaumont, Cheverny, Chenonceau & Chambord.

Romance, Something Different, Foodie, Architecture, LandscapeNatasha LJuly 23, 2018Millenial, Authentic, Simplicity, landscape photography, Landscape, Architecture Photography, architecture photography, Blue Hour, blue hour, travel itinerary, travel blog, travel, travel guide, travel photo blog, road trip, unique travel destinations, FujiLove, FujifilmXT2, Fujifilm Photography, FujiXPassion, fujifilm, Fujifilm, Fujifilm XT-2, fujifilmxt2, Fujifilm X Series, Experience, foodie, Europe, europe, Loire Valley, loire valley, chateau, provincial town, Amboise, france, France, Festival international des jardins, La Perluette, Blois, castle, castle architecture, castles, Chambord, chateaux, chateaus, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Val de Loire, val de loire, the Loire, Loire, Loire River, loire river, travel loire, Loire Valley itinerary, rural france, rural France, paris Comments

The Ultimate Thailand 10-Day Itinerary for First Timers

My travel guide to Thailand has tips for cultural experiences & photo spots. Check out my Thailand 10-day itinerary for Bangkok, Pattaya, Krabi & Chiang Mai.