Blog — Kortellini

Tour de Switzerland

After 12 days road tripping through the Swiss and French alps - I am back home in New York to relax after all that skiing. Switzerland is a magnificent country and I am already excited to go back and ski again in the near future.

Bucket List Places to see Before They Disappear

I recently returned from a trip to Peru, where I went to Machu Picchu and learned they would be closing the inside to tourists within the next 5 years, leaving it viewable only from afar. The change is inevitable to preserve this historic site, but it sparked my interest into how many places in the world will become unavailable to the public in the near future, either from damages caused by excessive tourism or by climate change.

What to Know Before Traveling to Peru

South America is a beautiful country full of rich history and culture. However, it’s still considered a developing country, so there are a few things to keep in mind when traveling there.

Packing List for South America

Peru has 28 of the world's 32 climates, so throughout a trip there, travelers are bound to see a mixture of desert, mountains, jungle, and everything in between. Ecuador lies on the equator and is only categorized by dry season and rainy season. This is what I packed in preparation for the various weather climates of South America while traveling in Peru and Ecuador.

Two Weeks in Peru + Ecuador

My boyfriend and I just spent almost two weeks exploring Peru and Ecuador while living out of our backpacks. It was my first time in South America and I absolutely loved it. I already can’t wait to go back to further explore this beautiful continent.

A Week in Tulum

I finally made it out to Mexico recently in mid-August with my high school best friends. It was such a great trip but as they say, every rose has its thorn. We had A LOT of mishaps on this vacation, I cannot stress enough how many issues we ran into flying in and out of Mexico. However, everything we did in between was so beautiful and fun, so I’ll focus on that.

Backpacking Grand Teton National Park

My boyfriend and I went backpacking in Grand Teton National Park over 4th of July weekend this year and had a phenomenal experience. There is just something about being in the woods with a view of the Grand Tetons surrounding you that makes all the hard work worth it.

Around Costa Rica in 12 Days

My best friends and I just returned from an amazing 12 day trip to Costa Rica. After a year of lockdowns, quarantines and finally vaccines, this trip was much needed. It was our third international trip together as a group and it might have been our favorite one yet. From kayaking, to scuba diving, to surfing and more - we had the adventure vacation of our dreams to make up for the lost year of 2020.

What to Know Before Going to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a phenomenal country with so much to offer. From the jungle to the beach to the mountains, it should be on your bucket list. But before you go, there are some things you should know. Luckily, I figured most of them out so you don’t have to!

My Experience at a Cacao Ceremony in Costa Rica

When planning a trip to Costa Rica, I knew a cacao ceremony was at the top things I wanted to do. After some research, I found Lisa at Finca DiVina Vida in the Puntarenas Province between Jaco and Manuel Antonio. I contacted her to set up a ceremony for me and my friends at her cacao farm in the jungle.

Lake Tahoe Ski Trip

Put skiing in Tahoe on your bucket list because this place is out-of-this-world beautiful and the area is so much fun. I spent a weekend spring skiing at 3 of the ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area and had an absolute blast.

Road Trip from Phoenix to Portland

I just got back from an amazing road trip with my friend starting in Phoenix, AZ and ending in Portland, OR. We went to some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and did so many fun and exciting things along the way. Below you’ll find our itinerary, what we did each day and my recommendations if you decide to go on a similar trip yourself!