Wonders of the World

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  • Personal Reflections on Global Travel Experiences 1

    “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” Rudyard Kipling

    Sometimes you wonder how much time you really need to fully experience the amazing places in this world. Machu Picchu as filled with experiences that expand it, starting with the Sacred Valley. The Sacred Valley had so many ruins tucked away to understand what Incan life was like. Tipon, Pisaq, Moray, on the way to Lares, and my favorite Ollantaytambo. Spending time in Cusco, learning some Spanish, seeing the Native Quechuan life and teaching English to many in tourism gave me a rich time to explore around. The pinnacles were Machu Picchu along with Huayna Picchu and Ollantaytambo! Grand views and manny ruins and weather always surprising.

    Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu ruin and llama

  • Personal Reflections on Global Travel Experiences 2

    I was amazed at the starkness of China in winter without snow. We were on our way to an undeveloped and unrenovated part of the Great Wall. The only color I saw was the Chinese flag. The Great was was part rubble and plenty of steps. It was amazing to hike and see the landscape with far less people on the undeveloped part!

  • Rediscovering Curiosity

    Every new destination begins with a sense of wonder. Whether wandering through a centuries‑old city or stepping into a bustling open‑air market, travel invites you to pause and absorb. I found myself relearning the art of paying attention—observing the colors, textures, and stories unfolding around me.

    Travel revives a childhood sense of curiosity, reminding us that the world is bigger, more diverse, and more beautiful than our routines often allow us to remember.