Gustavo picked us up at our hotel at 7:15 to take us to the airport. As usual, traffic getting to the airport was awful. It took us an […]
Is Peru Dangerous? 10 Tips to Stay Safe
I recently met a friend for tea who I hadn’t seen in a number of years. When I suggested she travel with us at Llama Expeditions to Peru, […]
Our Peru Adventure: Wayna Picchu and Aguas Calientes
There were two morning hikes – one at 7:00 and one at 10:00. We chose the 7:00 AM hike because we had heard that the trail was very […]
Packing List for the Short Inca Trail
The night before the 1-day Inca Trail hike, you should prepare two bags. The first is an overnight bag for your stay in Aguas Calientes. You should pack […]
Our Peru Adventure: Visiting Vicuanas and Pre-Inca Burial Towers
We were met by Mary and John Alexander, our guide, at 6:30. While we weren’t able to print our boarding passes for our flight from Juliaca to Lima […]
Should I Buy Handicrafts from Children in Cusco?
One of the first things I noticed when I arrived in Chiapas, Mexico, to attend the ATTA World Summit was the hordes of children roaming the streets, dirty and bedraggled, […]
Secret to Getting a Hot Shower at a Cheap Hotel in Peru
Getting a hot shower can be tricky. On numerous trips to Peru and other countries within Latin America, I discovered that hot water doesn’t seem to flow as […]
How to Prepare for the Weather at Machu Picchu
The weather at Machu Picchu is typical of mountainous regions: unpredictable. I have experienced everything from torrential rainstorms that I thought would wash the site away to perfect […]
Shamanic Ceremony in the Andes
I looked up startled by the sudden sound of an avalanche cascading down the slope of a distant mountain. The shaman smiled. Apparently, the avalanche was a sign […]
Should You Stay in the Sacred Valley or in Cusco?
Located at nearly 11,000 feet, a visit to the city of Cusco is likely to induce a physical response to the altitude in almost everyone. Those affected might […]