Last week I was back in the redwoods, on my first hike after breaking my ankle in the summer of 2018. However, I didn’t realize how much I missed the forest until I was there. Nisene Marks Park, is a great place to visit and explore for hikes and I will explain to you why. During…
When you’re looking for anniversary ideas or valentines getaway, Carmel by the Sea on the central coast of California is a wonderful option. If you have a November anniversary like I do, you know that in most of North America, November can sometimes be rainy, chilly, or even snowing – so your options may…
Months back, we decided to take a family trip to McWay Falls in Big Sur. We needed to decompress and don’t have a huge budget to travel. I have been to Big Sur just few time for camping and hiking and it never disappointed me. We research and decided to head to McWay Falls at Pfeiffer Big…
Peru with Kids: How to Get from Lima to Machu Picchu If you’re one of the many people thinking about visiting Machu Picchu and wonder how to get to the hidden Inca Citadel with your family; I will breakdown how to we got from Lima to Machu Picchu with our family. How I planned, how…
How much does a trip to visit Machu Picchu cost for a family of four: How much you will spend depends on your choices. I’m showing you a detail of how much it cost a family trip to Machu Picchu for a family of four. We visited as a family of four, but you could…
Aguas Calientes (aka “Machu Picchu Village”) has so much more to offer than you think. It is the closest town with access to Machu Picchu. It’s located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away or about a 1.5 hours walk from Machu Picchu itself. Yes, many people walk! Urumbamba is a stunning place with natural hot baths that…
After a great time in Lima visiting family, we started our way to Cusco and Machu Picchu. I was super excited for the kids to have this experience. The first time I was in Machu Picchu I was 15 years old and it was an amazing experience. Cusco is located in the South of Peru,…
Lima Peru Top Things to do Lima with kids Let’s start with Lima Peru and I will let you know the top things to do in Lima with kids. Some people recommend skipping Lima on your trip to Peru. Wrong! Lima is a gem of South America, called the City of Kings (Ciudad de Los…
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Hi there! I’m Rocio, and welcome to Real World Mami—my family travel blog! I’m so glad you stopped by, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you. I’m a mom of two wild and wonderful boys. Originally from Peru, I now call sunny California home, where I love soaking up the beach life….
