Tourism

Standing before Machu Picchu, overlooking the goliath Incan civilization built entirely by hand 600 years ago is breathtaking for most travelers lucky enough to set their eyes on it. It …

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Never judge a fruit by its peel. That’s the lesson I’ve learned in Peru. Case in point: the chirimoya. Mark Twain called it “the most delicious fruit known to men” …

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I can attest to this. I just completed my very first solo adventure last month, though I will admit, it was less “pleasant sensation” and more terrifying fear that rattled …

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The town of Nazca, located on a high, desert plateau about 7 hours from Lima doesn’t have a lot going for it. There is a good chance it would be …

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There is this feeling you get when you travel… of being completely and totally clueless. You don’t have home state advantage. The common knowledge, the common language – everything changes. …

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Lima doesn’t exactly have the best reputation in terms of Peru travel. Guidebooks warn of the city’s crime, scams, and bad neighborhoods. Travelers tend to make a beeline out of …

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How many of you have heard that the capitol of the Inca Empire, before the Spanish arrived, was Machu Picchu? Wrong. For some reason this gets repeated over and over …

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Many foreign tourists and backpackers coming to Peru come to the BIG sites – Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, etc. For locals though, great Peru travel is often …

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If you are heading to Peru on a backpackers budget, make sure you plan ahead for the expense of a Machu Picchu trip. This is on pretty much everyone’s Peru …

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If you are going to Peru, you are visiting Machu Picchu, right? If not, what are you thinking? Add it to your list, seriously! It’s one of South America’s coolest …

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