Going to Machu Picchu is often the trip of a lifetime for a traveler, so it’s important to do it right. For being located in a rather remote […]

A three-day weekend is on the horizon, signaling the perfect time to organize the house and catch up on errands, or for the adventurous in spirit, to switch […]

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence, reportedly wrote that. I’m not sure how far and wide America’s Founding […]

I’m like a bear. In the winter, I go into hibernation mode, packing on the pounds and retreating to the warmth and comfort of my bed. Then, when […]

With it’s ever-growing skyscrapers, recent epicurean stardom and booming economy, Peru has made a name for itself on the world-wide stage. Each year, curious travelers come by the […]

From Italy to the Caribbean and even the United States (Mardi Gras), Carnival is celebrated in practically every region of the world with Catholic roots. The celebration traditionally […]

Peru receives international acclaim for its man-made mysteries – primarily Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines – but perhaps one of its equally alluring destinations wasn’t manufactured by […]

A knickknack for grandma; a t-shirt for dad; a handful of key chains for the coworkers; and of course a bounty for yourself. Shopping is one of many […]

Easter week is a big deal throughout the predominantly Catholic, Spanish-speaking world and Peru is no exception. The country really comes alive during Semana Santa, the week leading up […]

The Miraflores Malecón. It’s a place the locals flock to for fresh air and green space, where kids master the art of riding a bike on two wheels, […]