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Machu Picchu DIY vs. Tour: How I Saved $58 — Was It Worth It?

Nov 8, 2025

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Machu Picchu DIY vs. Tour: How I Saved $58 — Was It Worth It?

Cost comparison, ticket tips, and what to expect when you plan your own trip vs. booking a tour.

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Peru

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PeruRail to Aguas Calientes: What Makes the Machu Picchu Train Ride Worth It

Oct 30, 2025

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6 min read

PeruRail to Aguas Calientes: What Makes the Machu Picchu Train Ride Worth It

Panoramic views, local life, and a surprising resemblance to Jiufen, Taiwan

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Peru

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Cusco → Machu Picchu: My Painfully Honest Q&A Guide

Oct 20, 2025

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8 min read

Cusco → Machu Picchu: My Painfully Honest Q&A Guide

7 Q&As that clear up every confusing part of planning your Machu Picchu visit

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Latin America

El Tatio Geysers Travel Guide: Why You Should Book a Tour Early

Oct 13, 2025

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6 min read

El Tatio Geysers Travel Guide: Why You Should Book a Tour Early

Logistics, local tips, and personal takeaways from my chilly morning adventure in the Atacama Desert.

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Latin America

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The start point of Atacama road trip - San Pedro de Atacama

Oct 6, 2025

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4 min read

The start point of Atacama road trip - San Pedro de Atacama

Atacama is still my favorite!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Road trip

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Atacama Desert Travel Guide

Aug 25, 2025

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7 min read

Atacama Desert Travel Guide

Costs, tips, and my breathtaking journey through llamas, lagoons, and unreal purple-lit mountains.

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Latin America

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They Say Santiago Has No Icons—But I Found a Few Surprises

Aug 18, 2025

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7 min read

They Say Santiago Has No Icons—But I Found a Few Surprises

Nostalgic shopping mall; veggie alternative for local must-eat; authentic TAIWAN boba!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Latin America

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Santiago & Beyond: From Quiet Streets to the Wild Beauty of Atacama

Aug 4, 2025

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3 min read

Santiago & Beyond: From Quiet Streets to the Wild Beauty of Atacama

80s fashion vibes, slow city days, and starry desert nights

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Argentina

Take a 1 hr train to visit El Tigre - a cute town near Buenos Aires

Jul 28, 2025

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5 min read

Take a 1 hr train to visit El Tigre - a cute town near Buenos Aires

Logistics, Surprises, and Why You Shouldn’t Get Off at La Esmeralda (Like I Did 😂)

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Latin America

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Buenos Aires Bites: 5 Tasty Food & Sightseeing Stops That Saved My Cancelled Patagonia Trip

Jul 21, 2025

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5 min read

Buenos Aires Bites: 5 Tasty Food & Sightseeing Stops That Saved My Cancelled Patagonia Trip

From historic cafés to surprise empanadas, here’s how one vegetarian traveler turned a change of plans into a delicious Buenos Aires adventure 🍽️🇦🇷

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Latin America

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Buenos Aires on Easy Mode: A Stylish Stroll Through Books, Bites & Bakeries

Jul 14, 2025

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6 min read

Buenos Aires on Easy Mode: A Stylish Stroll Through Books, Bites & Bakeries

The bakery that made me end up buying 1kg; I guess $200 really makes me feel like I'm millionaire 😂

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Travel crisis

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Handling a Travel Crisis in Argentina

Jul 7, 2025

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4 min read

Handling a Travel Crisis in Argentina

From strike-related cancellations to currency losses—how I navigated chaos with backup plans

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen
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