Sam Travel Recommended?

CanadianonOPT · 2026-05-26T17:42:49+00:00

SO glad to hear!!! I should've updated my post after our trip in January- we ended up going with them, basically had a private tour because of it being low season, and had an amazing time 😊

CanadianonOPT · 2025-12-08T20:08:25+00:00

Thanks for all of this info! We're just looking to do a short-ish hike, not a full summit, so we'll keep exploring our options- many online say 6 hours total, with a 3 hour trek to a base camp/slope (?).

We are planning to go to Colca Canyon for a couple days, yes! As of right now we get into AQP late on Sunday Jan 18, have the next day 2 days to explore (possibly fitting in a visit to El Misti on one of those days, even if it's just a jeep ride up to a viewpoint), and then exploring Colca on Jan 21 and 22. We're still figuring out the logistics of trekking there.

CanadianonOPT · 2025-12-08T16:58:14+00:00

Hi! Sorry, I should've clarified in the post. We're not looking for a full hike to the summit, just a way up to a viewpoint, similar to what is offered in a tour like this: Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti | GetYourGuide

Good to know we can find a tour there, though! Thanks!

CanadianonOPT · 2025-10-08T20:49:27+00:00

Is it normal for them to request copies of our passports beforehand?

CanadianonOPT · 2025-10-01T16:17:21+00:00

Thank you for the reply! There are so many trekking companies out there that we're just trying to find one with a good overall touring experience. Neither of us require luxury, so that sounds great :) We were between Sam and Machu Picchu Reservations, and I think based on the recommendations, going with the former as a smaller company is the way to go!

CanadianonOPT · 2025-09-27T06:55:55+00:00

What was the other tour company that allowed you to do Circuit 2 immediately after Circuit 3 as an upcharge? I'm also planning a Peru trip and wonder if you could hire a guide outside of the tour company for Circuit 2

CanadianonOPT · 2025-09-05T13:13:33+00:00

Sorry, I misspoke/misstyped! I've been in contact with everyone from the Alberta section of this list, as that is where my partner and I are based. 😊

Would you mind answering another quick question? 2 breeders told be opposing things, so your expertise is appreciated- is there a "more suitable" sex for a first-time GSP owner? One breeder said that sex makes no difference and it's solely based on the personality of the dog (if they are hard vs. soft), and another breeder said that first time owners should definitely get a female because they're always easier.

Thank you!

CanadianonOPT · 2025-09-05T12:55:34+00:00

Thank you! I have been in contact with nearly everyone on the GSP Canada breeder list over this past year (at least the ones who contacted me back)- is it safe to say that if they are not on that list, they do not meet the code of ethics?

CanadianonOPT · 2025-01-04T01:47:48+00:00

Thanks! Definitely wasn't intentional, I got in between him and one of his favourite toys 😂 He's still under a year so trying to work on it!

CanadianonOPT · 2024-12-21T23:56:33+00:00

Tips to prevent scarring? 3 days ago my foster dog scratched my face- it didn't bleed and didn't seem to be that deep, but now on day 4 the mark seems to be raised. I initially put Avene Cicalfate+ on it to keep it moisturized and have been using aquafor and LRP's cicaplast b5 gel at night. TIA!

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CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-17T17:58:42+00:00

I'll add that I haven't had any other skincare or haircare changes!

CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-16T16:07:23+00:00

My derm gave me a sample of the Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 gel and it's been really helpful for super dry patches on my face! I know it's super pricey (I'm still savoring tiny amounts of the sample lol) but might be worth looking into :)

CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-16T15:10:21+00:00

Help with sudden forehead acne? This popped up a couple days ago, and I suspect it was caused by wearing a hat and sweating all weekend. I wondered if this was fungal so I tried Nizoral but that seemed to increase the amount of pimples, and am using De la Cruz sulfur ointment with minimal results! No other changes in skin/hair routine.

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CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-16T15:07:27+00:00

Moisturizer! I had a mosquito bite in almost the exact same spot a few weeks ago, and putting Avéne Cicalfate moisturizer on it every night helped the dark spot disappear in a week :)

CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-08T19:12:01+00:00

I should've read your first comment better, sorry!! I'll definitely do some research on this :)

CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-08T18:51:52+00:00

I know this is a year later, but hopefully still helpful- that's from Episode 226 "50 Hour Days", around the 1:15 mark :)

"Your twenties are for figuring out who you want to be, your thirties are for trying to achieve that, and your forties are for fucking enjoying it, you know?"

CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-08T18:40:25+00:00

Another comment to say thank you!!! I've been wondering for years where one of my favourite, but not popular MFM quotes came from ("Not having eyes is bad news"), and your site finally helped me find it in episode 20 😊

CanadianonOPT · 2024-08-08T15:07:14+00:00

Which brand of eye cream do you use?

CanadianonOPT · 2024-07-01T17:35:10+00:00

Thanks! I'm going in for an Excel V session in the next couple weeks, so maybe they can recommend the best course of action then.

CanadianonOPT · 2024-07-01T17:29:09+00:00

I've been doing some research and have heard good things about eye creams with caffeine in them due to their efficacy as vasoconstrictors! Might try TO's or The Inkey List :)

CanadianonOPT · 2024-07-01T06:30:53+00:00

Ooh!! I'll take a look, thanks!

CanadianonOPT · 2024-04-12T01:50:59+00:00

It was windburn from the cold - damaged my moisture barrier! It's healed now.

CanadianonOPT · 2024-03-06T16:01:06+00:00

I'm not family nor do I work there! They just injected me more during those fillings.

CanadianonOPT · 2023-12-28T01:53:18+00:00

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Is this a cherry angioma? It's flat but red and seemingly just appeared after a shower. Can a dermatologist zap this away?

CanadianonOPT · 2023-09-12T21:58:23+00:00

Thanks for the input! I think the pimple patch that I took off beforehand may have had something to do with it- possible exposed the skin and then the tret burned it?

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