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THE SISTERS ABROAD


THE SALKANTAY TREK
Follow our adventures on a beautiful, fun 5-day hiking trek through the Andes, where we reach over 15,000 ft in elevation.
Joelle McDonald
Jul 1518 min read
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ACCLIMATING IN CUSCO
Join us as we begin our Cusco adventure, acclimating to 11,152 feet before setting out on our trek through the Andes.
Joelle McDonald
Jul 1113 min read
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CASABLANCA
Join us for our Moroccan adventure, starting in Casablanca!

Joelle McDonald
Mar 158 min read
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FAIRBANKS
Explore Fairbank's winter wonderland with us! Everything from reindeer to dog sledding to the northern lights.

Hannah McDonald
Jan 119 min read
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A DETOUR THROUGH BRITISH COLUMBIA
Follow our detour through British Columbia after evacuating from Jasper National Park.

Hannah McDonald
Jul 23, 20249 min read
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WATERTON LAKES
A day in Waterton Lakes National Park, including a bike ride, afternoon tea, and Red Rock Canyon (plus some wildlife sightings).

Hannah McDonald
Jul 17, 20246 min read
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ADVENTURES IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
A chronicle of our 5-days to and through Glacier, including wildlife, hikes, and more.

Joelle McDonald
Jul 15, 202414 min read
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PADDLING TO LA BOCA
Today, as the instructors catch glimpses of the ocean on our drive to Playa Encuentro, Luciano says, “The ocean is going to teach you...

Hannah McDonald
Mar 21, 20245 min read
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PLAYA ENCUENTRO
The waves took a significant turn overnight, and the lake ocean from yesterday is no more. As the instructors catch glimpses of the ocean...

Hannah McDonald
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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THE MAGIC MUSHROOM EXPERIENCE
If we surfed a lake yesterday, I am not sure what we are surfing this morning. There are even less waves. Big boards for baby waves is...

Hannah McDonald
Mar 19, 20248 min read
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LAS CUEVAS DE CABARETE
Yesterday, Sebastian, one of the surf instructors, told us that we will be surfing a lake today; there aren’t supposed to be many waves....

Hannah McDonald
Mar 19, 20247 min read
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BAILA BAILA
This morning’s surf session feels like repeatedly being pummeled by waves with noodle arms to paddle. The freshness of the first day has...

Hannah McDonald
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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EL MUNDO KING
The day starts interesting to say the least. I wake at 3:19am to an unhappy tummy. I am worried it is a repeat of Bulgaria—a first day...

Hannah McDonald
Mar 17, 20247 min read
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BIENVENIDA A LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA
Welcome back to the Sisters Abroad! Well, in this case Sister (and Mom) Abroad. I have to say, it was very weird to be dropped off at the...

Hannah McDonald
Mar 16, 20245 min read
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OHRID OLD TOWN
Paddle Boarding It’s lake day! Lake Ohrid is one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes, and it attracts lots of tourists, filling up in...

Hannah McDonald
Jul 27, 20237 min read
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NIGHT LIFE AND OHRID LAKE TOUR
This morning we left Shkodër at 9 AM not realizing how long a day it was going to be. By the time we cross the border between Albania and...

Joelle McDonald
Jul 24, 202310 min read
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