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Words by AJ Davidson, Co-Owner of BivouacPeru is a hot destination right now. The allure of visiting one of the 7 Wonders of the World is drawing tons of people to visit Machu Picchu. When planning my trip to Peru I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew the main attraction was taking the classic picture on the famous Machu Picchu. Besides that one moment I didn’t truly understand how amazing Peru can be! I definitely would say the Incan Ruins and the Peruvian food were really the highligh … read more

Written by Ryan SchallerInevitably, when Americans think of Italy, they first think of pasta, Rome, and maybe even Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love. Italy, however, has so much more to offer. Hidden among the Italian Riviera, along the western coast, lies the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO world heritage site. Cinque Terre is made up of five small fishing villages set up high into the cliffside. Last July, I was privileged enough to hike through some of the Cinque Terre trails and its imagery still rema … read more

Like most people who work at an outdoors store, I love to travel. More than that, I love traveling to beautiful natural places. This spring, I got the chance to spend six months in Buenos Aires, Argentina, studying and teaching English. On the weekends, when I wasn’t going to boliches (Argentinian clubs) or spending time in the city, I traveled, seeking out South America’s most breathtaking environments. Of all my travels, one of the best places I’ve explored so far is El Parque Nacional Iguazú … read more

Thailand! Inspired by a friends recent decision to go to Thailand, we decided to add it to our bucket list too, and we found some tips and tricks to help make the trip a little bit smoother.http://tielandtothailand.com/tips-visiting-thailand-first-time/*Check our Instagram for “Places We Want to Visit” every Sunday night! … read more