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Exploring Cusco, Peru

By on July 18, 2020

During the summer of 2015, me and 3 friends flew to South America to visit Machu Picchu and to tour surrounding cities for 2 weeks.  After visiting Quito, Banos and Piura, we spent 5 days in Cusco.  After switching hotels from Hostal El Triunfo to Hotel Warari, we were…


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Hotel Warari Cusco, Peru

By on July 14, 2020

After spending one night at Hostal El Triunfo which had many stairs during the summer of 2015, me and 3 friends had to switch to a more wheelchair accessible place.  We liked the location where we at, so we picked somewhere not too far.  Hotel Warari was about a…


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Hostal El Triunfo Cusco, Peru

By on July 10, 2020

Continuing our South America trip in July/August 2015, after spending a day in Piura City, Peru, me and 3 friends flew to Cusco via Lima.  We arrived in Cusco later in afternoon and had our taxi drop us off at Hostal El Triunfo.  My buddies booked this hostel last…


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A Day In Banos, Ecuador

By on July 7, 2020

As part of our South American trip with 3 friends in the summer of 2015, after spending 5 days in Quito, we were in Banos, Ecuador. Even though we were staying in Erupcion Art Hotel and this hostel was anything but wheelchair accessible, we did not let that put…


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Erupcion Art Hotel Banos, Ecuador

By on July 4, 2020

After spending 5 nights in July 2015 with 3 friends at Hostal Casa Valladolid in Quito checking out some cool attractions like the TeleferiQo and the Middle of the World, we took a 3 hour ride to Banos.  I let my buddies decide on where we would stay and…


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Visiting The Middle Of The World

By on March 28, 2020

As part of our South American trip in the summer of 2015, not only did me and 3 friends get a chance visit Machu Picchu and TeleferiQo gondola ride, we also visited the middle of the world.  The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle Of The World City) is located…


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Riding the TeleferiQo In Quito

By on March 24, 2020

Back in the summer of 2015, me and 3 friends went to South America to explore Machu Picchu, Quito and Peru.  We definitely wanted to check out the TeleferiQo (or Teleferico) which is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world.  TeleferiQo is a gondola lift and is…


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How I Made It To Machu Picchu

By on June 8, 2016

Machu Picchu is one of the Wonders Of The World that I have always wanted to visit and put a check-mark on my bucket list.  Seeing the Inca Ruins, steep hills and unbelievable views intertwining with the Urubamba River is what…

ALAN VUONG
Calgary, CANADA

Hi my name is Alan Vuong. I had a really bad car accident that left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. I have been to 25 countries since and never looked back. I have created this blog to share my experiences and adventures.

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