During the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi festival was one of the most important ceremonies celebrated in Cusco and one of the unhappiest for llamas. Llamas were sacrificed […]
What Happens If You Get Hurt on the Inca Trail
The Inca Trail is a 4-day, 26-mile odyssey that involves summiting two 14,000-foot mountains. Not everyone who starts this epic adventure is able to finish it. In fact, […]
Visiting Machu Picchu by Train
I had dinner with a friend a few weeks ago. She mentioned that she and her husband are both interested in seeing Machu Picchu one day. They were […]
Why I Love Private Guided Tours
The first time I vacationed in Peru, my dad and I were in a tour group with two other travelers: a grandfather and his grandson. The ease with […]
Which Hike in Peru Should You Do?
Peru is a hiker’s paradise with many options to choose from. The three most popular are the Inca Trail, Salkantay trek, and the Lares trek. I’ve done them […]
What to Do Your First Day in Cusco
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 […]