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 worried that …
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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 we …
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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 all. Below …
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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 this gateway …
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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 south of …
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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 Picchu, and …
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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 in their …
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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 cheapskate. And, …
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6 Drinks to Try While You Are in Peru
For me, a big part of the fun of traveling is experiencing life as a local. Below are six drinks you should taste to experience life as a local during …
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5 Reasons the Inca Trail Is Amazing
Talk to anyone who has hiked the Inca Trail and they will tell you it was an amazing experience. They will wax on about the rigors of the trail and …
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