Episode 89

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15th Jul 2025

089. Plan Your Bucket List Adventure to Peru & Machu Picchu (Without the Tourist Traps!)

In this solo episode, Kelly shares how to break free from the tourist script in Peru and uncover the magic that lies beyond the classic Machu Picchu itinerary. From the Sacred Valley to the surprising cultural moments that don’t make it into guidebooks, you’ll get real-life stories, practical tips, and a little pep talk on trusting your instincts while traveling.

Whether you're planning your first trip to Peru or you're dreaming of a more meaningful, less curated adventure, this episode will help you ditch the cookie-cutter route and connect more deeply with the heart of the Andes.

✨ Inside This Episode:

  • How to strategically map out your Peru Itinerary
  • Why you should avoid long transfer times in between destinations
  • Incredible hotels to stay at throughout Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
  • What trains to book to get to Machu Picchu
  • The Short Inca Trail Experience (& why you should try it!) 
  • The importance of booking with a local tour operator & experienced Travel Advisor
  • Why you should make Machu Picchu more than just a day trip
  • Things I was NOT prepared for before my first trip to Peru (and should have been!) 

🌍 If you’re ready to book your Bucket List Adventure to Peru & Machu Picchu, download our Getting Started Guide today - https://transformwithtravel.myflodesk.com/welcomeguide!

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About the Podcast

Transform With Travel: Trip Planning Made Easy For Busy Professionals Craving Bucket List Adventures
Are you sitting behind your desk craving an adventure to make you feel alive again? But with thousands of travel options out there, where do you begin?

Transform With Travel is designed for busy professionals who want more bucket lists trips that reignite adventure, go beneath the surface and feel unique to you WITHOUT the overwhelm of planning, the endless midnight scroll and the crowded tourist traps.

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.