July 24–31, 2026
Peru 2026
From Lima to Cusco and Machu Picchu, a journey through Peru's cities, food, ancient sites, and Andean landscapes.
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December 12–26, 2025
Oceania 2025
From the Great Barrier Reef and Great Ocean Road to New Zealand's South Island and Hobbiton, a journey across Oceania.
March 26–30, 2025
Japan in Spring 2025
From cherry blossoms in Tokyo and views of Mount Fuji to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Osaka, a journey through Japan in spring.
January 12–25, 2025
Antarctica 2025
Across the Drake Passage to Antarctica, with landings, whales, penguins, a blizzard, and one final flight delay.
2012 – September 4, 2025
ICPC World Finals
From contestant to coach to judge, somehow my journey with the ICPC World Finals has lasted more than a decade.
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Waterfalls beyond Aguas Calientes
2026
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Driven out of a difficult hotel, I spent the final day hiking to two waterfalls, a butterfly sanctuary, and the foot of Machu Picchu.
The Long Road to Machu Picchu
2026
Machu Picchu, Peru
After flights, mountain roads, a train, and one final bus climb, I reached the centerpiece of the journey: Machu Picchu.
Ruins, Terraces, and Salt near Cusco
2026
Cusco, Peru
Days around Cusco revealed layers of ruins, ingenious agricultural terraces, working salt pans, and a multilingual corner of the Andes.