<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[astellalay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astellalay]]></description><link>https://www.roamwithstella.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:56:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.roamwithstella.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Peru Through My Eyes : The Magic of Cusco and the Beginning of Salkantay Trek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel an unexplainable pull the moment you land in a new city? It’s more than simply liking a place and saying, “I think I could live here.” It’s something deeper. As if the city is quietly calling you in a way no other place ever has. A feeling that’s impossible to explain, yet impossible to ignore. That’s exactly how Cusco felt to me. The moment I stepped off the plane and walked out of the airport, I was completely enchanted. The city looked as though it had been lifted straight...]]></description><link>https://www.roamwithstella.com/post/peru-through-my-eyes-the-magic-of-cusco-and-the-beginning-of-salkantay-trek</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fdde620510c8475e6bf5a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:19:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e40028_dec08527c6664b45b0ae8cdbf09c0ab8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Arny Lay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peru Through My Eyes : Paracas &#38; Huacachina—From the Ocean to the Desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunset in Ica Desert As I sat on my bus—yes, the same bus I missed the previous morning, I observed my surroundings and saw people of different ages, from countries and in different stages of life. A guy from Ireland celebrating his birthday, a woman with two of her kids, a couple and a group of friends having a girls trip. It’s clear to me then; If you really want something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse. Sailing Through Ballestas Island and Paracas National Reserve...]]></description><link>https://www.roamwithstella.com/post/peru-through-my-eyes-from-the-ocean-to-the-desert</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a572967a2f6b1dc0cbd60ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Solo Travel]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e40028_cd0864439dc34f9da4a55620e5a55c22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Arny Lay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peru Through My Eyes : My First Solo Trip To Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunset in Plaza De Armas Cusco My first time in Peru completely changed the way I travel. A couple of weeks ago, someone asked what my favorite country was. Without hesitation, I answered “Peru.” I couldn’t think of a reason that would make me not want to go back. Yes! It’s that good! Incredible, really. Why Peru? In the beginning, I didn't really know what kind of traveler I am. I know I like the ocean, nature in general and love traveling, but not exactly sure what I was looking for. So I...]]></description><link>https://www.roamwithstella.com/post/peru-through-my-eyes-my-first-solo-trip-to-peru</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4eaa100bcfc75fd1995286</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:22:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e40028_7655e657d27a47509bad23b904245a93~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Arny Lay</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>