writings by Rachel Rueckert
FLYING DOG is a hostel chain Austin and I stayed at in all four of their locations in Peru—Arequipa, Iquitos, Cusco, and Lima. There is a reason why we stuck with this well-run, happy hostel throughout our travels; Flying Dog Hostels are awesome! Here is a review of our experience staying...
Today is the 100th day of our round the world trip. As a meaning maker, I am constantly looking for larger themes and digging at the experiences we have had so far. The world is so big, and we have barely scratched the surface. Making sense of what we have...
Most people probably don’t dream of waking up on their honeymoon in the Amazon Rainforest to the sight of their own feet (bridal pedicure still intact) tangled up in mosquito netting strung around a hammock made for only one person. Most people probably don’t love the thought of squinting through...
Yes, that is me, and no, that is not snow. A lot of people, myself included, are not familiar with the biodiversity that Peru has to offer prior to visiting. David Bellamy, an English botanist and environmental educator, said “If there were a planetary catastrophe and I had the possibility...
Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a writer, photographer, educator, and world traveler. Read more about me and this website here.
