Ahhh…Cusco, the city that can literally take your breath away! At 10,560 feet above sea level, most people notice the effects of the altitude when they arrive at […]
Best of Arequipa in Peru
Arequipa, also known as the White City because many of its buildings are constructed from the white rock and ash of the three surrounding volcanoes, is in the […]
3 Things to Consider When Planning a Trip to Peru (That You Probably Can’t Find on the Internet)
Planning a trip to Peru? Here are three things you should definitely consider that you probably can’t find on the internet. 1. Altitude. Cusco, the gateway to Machu […]
4 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, isn’t easy to get to. Even the Spanish Conquistadores never stumbled across it as they traversed their way across Peru […]
5 Tipping Guidelines for Peru
When I am on a tour, tipping is one of those customs that makes me uncomfortable. I don’t want to tip too little and be seen as a […]
6 Drinks to Try While You Are in Peru
For me, a big part of the fun of traveling is experiencing life as a local. Below are six drinks you should taste to experience life as a […]
5 Reasons the Inca Trail Is Amazing
Talk to anyone who has hiked the Inca Trail and they will tell you it was an amazing experience. They will wax on about the rigors of the […]
5 Really Cool Places to Go in Peru
My friends and family always want to know why I keep going back to Peru. I’ve been going to Peru at least once a year since 2018! My […]
6 Secrets of the Colonial Cathedral in Cusco
Although I am more of a spiritual person than a religious one, I keep finding myself visiting the colonial cathedral of Cusco. In fact, during one visit I […]
8 Tips for Hiking at High Altitude in Peru
Peru is a hiker’s paradise. The scenery is stunning—llamas grazing in the shadows of majestic glaciers, locals doing chores in their colorful garb, exotic birds flitting through the […]