Building a framework to support and create happiness takes time. Developing a value system, honoring authenticity and being accountable helps to encourage growth and slow down.

Sacred Valley is a region in Peru's Andean highlands known for fertile farmland and Spanish colonial villages, stretching from Pisac to Ollantaytambo. Together, with Machu Picchu and the nearby city of Cusco, they formed the heart of the Inca Empire in the late 1500's.

What wellness means to me and how I keep my body in shape.

A personal growth journey, discovering who am I and how others see me.

A two hour drive from Cusco, Vinicunca, also called Mountain of Seven Colors, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 16,522 feet above sea level and extremely harsh conditions. The seven colors come from mineral composition but are only visible during Augusts’s dry season.

Discover cultural differences between East and West, plus quirks of daily life living in an Asian country.

The devastating affects of gluten on my body; how I discovered the truth and what I did about it.

Colca Canyon is a river canyon in southern Peru famed as one of the deepest in the world. It’s a trekking and rafting destination with canyons, valleys and remote traditional villages honring terraced agriculture that predates the Incas. The giant Andean condor can often be spotted from viewpoints like Cruz del Condor.

What it means to be you. Authenticity, self discovery and the confidence to be different.

A very personal experience growing up Mormon. What it was like and what it means to me today.

Known as the “White City” because of its baroque style buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic stone, Arequipa, Peru feels warm and welcoming and is filled with live music, spicy food, antique stores and a vibrant historic center. The town is also surrounded by four imposing volcanoes.

My newfound obsession with protein shakes and gym shoes (and the daily struggle).

Sunsets, sandboarding, lagoons and dune buggy rides. Huacachina is a tiny village and desert oasis west of Ica in southwestern Peru. Its center is filled with emerald green waters of the Huacachina Lagoon, thought to have therapeutic properties.

How moving to Korea sparked a discovery that might not have happened otherwise and what it looked like to start dating women in such a strange land.

Known for its sandy beaches, unique wildlife and sunny weather, Paracas is a special little beach town on Peru’s western coast. It’s also an incredible area to explore the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve and Nazca Lines.

Tips and tricks for success with online dating.

Founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, Lima is a coastal city full of life on Peru’s west coast. Surfing, paragliding and dancing, cathedrals, parks and museums, nightlife, restaurants and plazas; Lima has it all.

My journey discovering photography.

Dinah Shore, the largest girl party music festival in the world; inclusive, sexy and full of energy.

Third time is not the charm; three nightmare dates I wouldn’t wish upon anyone.