Off the Grid Vacation Ideas to Unplug and Disconnect
In the busy, technology-obsessed era that we’re living in, it seems to be getting harder and harder to find time to truly disconnect and recharge. Vacations are... Read More...
Peru
Getting Around Peru by Bus
This article was originally written in 2017 but has been updated in 2019 to include the latest info about getting around Peru by Bus. For many trav... Read More...
Lake Titicaca – Visiting Isla del Sol, Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands in Peru and Bolivia
Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake, with a surface elevation of over 3,800 m (4155 yards). It’s peaceful beauty and ancient cultural traditions... Read More...
Best Places to Visit in South America
South America is a vast and diverse continent full of cultural richness, historic wonders, and every kind of terrain imaginable. From Venezuela in the north to ... Read More...
What You Need to Know About Taking the Train to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the most famous and impressive symbol of the ancient Incan empire that remains today. The ruins of this incredible ancient city were a big drawc... Read More...
Sustainable City Guide: Things to do in Cusco, Peru
Peru really has something for everyone - whether it be the almighty ruins of Machu Picchu, the vast biodiverse Amazon jungle, the deserts lining the coast, or t... Read More...
Trekking the Moonstone Trail in Peru
The Moonstone Trail is a fantastic alternative trek in Peru that I highly recommend. The popularity of the iconic Inca Trail has been growing each year with lim... Read More...
2017 Travel Highlights: Our Top Destinations from 2017
2017 has been the most travel packed year for us yet. This year, we traveled all around the world, visiting 20 countries (13 of them we have never visited befor... Read More...
Alternative Treks in Cusco, Peru
If you are planning a trip to Peru, there’s no doubt that a visit to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu is already on your travel itinerary. Whether you pla... Read More...
Crossing the Border from Bolivia to Peru
We’ll be honest with you, crossing borders overland is not something we do very often. Border crossings can be confusing, time-consuming, and very frustrating, ... Read More...
Stories from the Amazon: Exploring the Amazon River Basin in Peru
A journey to the Amazon had long been on our South America Bucket List. We were always under the impression that the only way to experience the Amazon was by tr... Read More...
Where to stay in Cusco: Casa Andina
Located near the Urumba Valley in the Andes, the city of Cusco is the most frequently visited city in Peru. The city serves as a getaway to Machu Picchu, the In... Read More...
An Alternative to Machu Picchu: Trekking to Choquequirao, the Last City of the Incas
A journey to Peru has become synonymous with a trip to the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. The visit to the ruins is a bucket list item, drawing thousands ... Read More...