4 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, isnāt 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 donāt 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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5 Really Cool Places to Go in Peru
My friends and family always want to know why I keep going back to Peru. Iāve been going to Peru at least once a year since 2018! My answer: there …
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6 Secrets of the Colonial Cathedral in Cusco
Although I am more of a spiritual person than a religious one, I keep finding myself visiting the colonial cathedral of Cusco. In fact, during one visit I spent four …
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8 Tips for Hiking at High Altitude in Peru
Peru is a hikerās paradise. The scenery is stunningāllamas grazing in the shadows of majestic glaciers, locals doing chores in their colorful garb, exotic birds flitting through the cloud forest. …
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7 Tips for Surviving the Inca Trail
I was really nervous before I started myĀ Inca TrailĀ hike. To be honest, I was envisioning more of a death march than a hike. I had nightmares of the porters having …
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A Guide to Eating at Machu Picchu
The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is located between the saddle of two mountains in a very remote (but beautiful) location, so space is limited and choice for restaurants and places …
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How to Hire a Guide at Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a huge archaeological site with much to see and do, so hiring a guide is essential to really getting the most out of your visit. Hereās a …
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