Katie Lockhart
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Guides
8 must-visit destinations under an 8-hour flight from New York City
by Katie Lockhart April 23, 2019Reading Time: 7 minutes Every few months I need a little break from big city life to smell the fresh air and get off the MTA for a while. Luckily, there are a myriad of incredible destinations less than 8 hours from our three major airports.
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Features
Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: 6 underrated spots to visit in Japan
by Katie Lockhart October 17, 2018Reading Time: 5 minutes I spent two months exploring as much as possible with my partner, and we left feeling like we hadn’t even scratched the surface.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes To help you plan your next trip, we’ve picked 7 destinations where the US dollar will go a long way. Time to stop making excuses and start ticking off that bucket list…
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Guides
Visiting Machu Picchu? Here’s how to see the highlights in under one day
by Katie Lockhart July 23, 2018Reading Time: 5 minutes For most travelers, myself included, it’s the highlight of visiting Peru. This ancient Wonder of the World exceeded all my expectations, mostly because I got to do and see everything I’d hoped.
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Guides
Peru’s must-visit hidden gems, according to an Intrepid leader
by Katie Lockhart June 21, 2018Reading Time: 5 minutes Daniel Ramos, one of Intrepid’s longest working guides (15 years to be exact), can tell you pretty much everything you’d want to know about Peru.
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether it’s packing more sunscreen with you for your time at Machu Picchu or brushing up on altitude sickness, these tips will help you make the most out of your once-in-a-lifetime trip.
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Stories
What it’s like spending the night in a homestay on Peru’s Lake Titicaca
by Katie Lockhart February 10, 2018Reading Time: 6 minutes The afternoon was humbling beyond words. We all drifted away from the islands feeling surprised that this way of life has continued on for centuries.
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The benefits of taking the train to Machu Picchu (and what to expect)
by Katie Lockhart January 9, 2018Reading Time: 5 minutes When I read that on my nine-day Classic Peru tour we were taking the train to Machu Picchu I breathed a sigh of both relief and excitement…
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Reading Time: 6 minutes As an American venturing to the Far East, I figured I’d have some good pad thai and maybe a nice tom yum but I had no idea of the variety of flavors that I was in for.