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 […]

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 […]

I was really nervous before I started my Inca Trail hike. To be honest, I was envisioning more of a death march than a hike. I had nightmares of the […]

Machu Picchu is a huge archaeological site with much to see and do, so hiring a guide is essential to really getting the most out of your visit. […]

Manuel Chávez Ballón is the site museum of Machu Picchu, yet most visitors to the ancient Inca citadel don’t know it even exists. Tucked away on the outskirts […]

Getting to Machu Picchu can be quite confusing from afar, but here is a quick guide on how to arrange the trip on your own. Understanding where Machu […]

There is not a bad time to visit Machu Picchu; after all it is one of the World’s New Seven Wonders of, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and […]

Huayna Picchu is the striking mountain located behind the citadel of Machu Picchu. Shaped like a large cigar shooting directly out of the ground, Huayna Picchu makes up […]

Get the most out of your day at Machu Picchu and read our insiders tips on everything you need to know! Please feel free to leave any comments […]

Dear traveler, safety is never out of date. These tips are for those women traveling alone but are applicable, in deed, to all. Some tips are those that […]