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1. Eat the cuy. Seriously. One culture’s messy house pet is another’s roasted main course. You might want to avoid its eyes the first time, as it will be served …

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When I first traveled to Peru, I felt this overwhelming desire to help. I wanted to give back to the people who had been so generous to me. In fact, …

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Recently I was looking to see how Llama Expeditions’ tour prices compared to other guided tours in Peru. The range of prices was baffling. Some tours were so cheap I …

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The first time I went to the Galapagos Islands, I was underwhelmed. It seemed a lot like Hawaii, only further away and a lot more expensive. Maybe it was because …

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When I first went to Peru, my dad and I signed up for a guided tour. We lucked out! We saw what we wanted to see, did what we wanted …

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Even before Peru became a nation, Cusco was an important city. Five centuries ago, it was the heart of the Incas. During its prime, the Incas used Cusco as the …

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Every day 2,500 people enter the gates of Machu Picchu and they are all there for one reason – to experience this beautiful, historical and magical place. But when there …

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Peru isn’t called the gastronomic capital of Latin America for nothing. From citrus-infused ceviche to hearty lomo saltado, Peruvian cuisine is nothing less than a feast for the senses. But …

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As a traveler or expat, experiencing the holidays outside the U.S. can be an eye opening and life changing experience. As we usher in a new holiday season and begin …

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This may come across as a bit of a surprise, but I am not a camping kind of gal. While the idea of sleeping in a tent beneath the stars …

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