Cusco to La Paz: Crossing the Border between Peru and Bolivia via Lake Titicaca

Cusco to La Paz - leaving Cusco

I was sad to be leaving Cusco. We spent around a week in and around this awesome city, visiting Inca ruins, grand Spanish churches, rugged mountain scenery and, of course, Machu Picchu. We then hopped on a bus headed for Bolivia – here’s everything you need to know about the journey from Cusco to La … Read more

Huacachina: Adventures in the Peruvian Desert

You’d be hard-pressed to find a small town with a more interesting setting than Huacachina, Peru. Sitting quietly below huge sand dunes, this tiny desert oasis a great place to relax and, if you’re feeling adventurous, do some sand boarding and tear around on a dune buggy. Dune buggying “Let me know if you want … Read more

Fun Things to Do in Cusco, Peru: Inca Ruins, Spanish Style and the Sacred Valley

Fun things to do in Cusco, Peru

Whenever you mention Cusco you can bet that Machu Picchu isn’t far away from entering the conversation. Cusco is the city you’ll pass through on the way to that wonder of the world, but there are plenty of Spanish colonial buildings, Inca ruins and quaint neighbourhoods to keep you busy before (or after) heading to Machu … Read more

The Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu, Peru

You’ve seen the photos, you’ve dreamt of visiting, but what is a morning spent wandering around Machu Picchu really like? Keep reading to find out! Machu Picchu covered in clouds After a short, uphill walk from the entrance gate, the stone city of Machu Picchu and its jagged, emerald mountain surroundings come into full view. … Read more