Two Week Peru Itinerary: Inca Ruins, Beaches, Hikes, Deserts and More!
People often ask me what the best country I’ve visited is. It’s always hard to answer, but more often than not I say Peru. Why …
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Backpacking in Peru: Costs, Tips and Places to See
“What’s your favourite country?” I get asked that question a lot, and while I don’t have a clear favourite, Peru is generally my answer. Machu …
Two Days in Arequipa, Peru’s Scenic Southern City
One of the highlights of any trip to South America is exploring centuries old Spanish colonial cities. These little pieces of Europe are scattered all …
Ollantaytambo: Inca Ruins Above One of Peru’s Nicest Small Towns
If you’re visiting Peru then you are probably, at some point, going to make your way to Machu Picchu. Most people pass through Ollantaytambo on …
Mancora Travel Guide: Desert, Beaches and Sunsets in Northern Peru
We arrived in Mancora just before the break of dawn after crossing the border from Ecuador. I was sick and we had to wander around …
A Day Trip to Moray and Salinas de Maras: The Surreal Sacred Valley
The Scared Valley was the heartland of the Inca civilization and today it’s the tourism epicentre of Peru. Machu Picchu takes most of the headlines, …
The 2 Day Colca Canyon Trek: Into (and back out of) One of the World’s Deepest Canyons
I feel a bit sorry for mules. They have to walk up and down the steep slopes of Colca Canyon (and lots of other places) …
Chan Chan and Huaca de la Luna / Huaca del Sol: Desert Ruins in Northern Peru
You already know about the Incas and their impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, but have you heard of the Chimú and Moche civilizations? The Moche came first, …