AROUND PERU IN 8 DISHES
Peru is the āgastronomic meccaā of the world. That, according toĀ The Economist, a current affairs magazine that covers culture, politics and news. The prestigious periodical just wrote an in-depth piece …
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The Best Cafes to Plug in and Star Connected
A few weeks ago I found myself in between Internet service providers. In a past life, this is something I could have put up with thanks to uncapped amounts of …
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From Cell Phones to SIM Cards: Staying Connected in Peru
Whether youāre traveling for business or for leisure, thereās something special about having access to emails as they come in, maps and GPS to get around town, search engines to …
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Why Callao is More than a Place to Catch Your Flight
The most many tourists will ever see of Callao (pronounced: cah:YOW), a city 30-minutes outside of Lima, is from the air as they are flying into the airport. Among LimeƱos, …
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Treatment for Altitude Sickness
Standing before Machu Picchu, overlooking the goliath Incan civilization built entirely by hand 600 years ago is breathtaking for most travelers lucky enough to set their eyes on it. It …
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The VegetarianĀ“s Guide to Eating in Peru
National Vegetarian Week just ended, and what better way to commemorate eating green than with a vegetarian guide to Peru. I became a strict vegetarian two decades ago and when …
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The Peruvian Power Lunch
While itās a developing country in many ways, Peru is still one of the most stable nations in Latin America. Itās economy has boomed over the last decade due in …
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The Wild and Wondrous World of Peruvian Produce
Never judge a fruit by its peel. Thatās the lesson Iāve learned in Peru. Case in point: the chirimoya. Mark Twain called it āthe most delicious fruit known to menā …
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7 Tips for Seeing Peru Solo
I can attest to this. I just completed my very first solo adventure last month, though I will admit, it was less āpleasant sensationā and more terrifying fear that rattled …
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The Mysterious Nazca Lines in Peru
The town of Nazca, located on a high, desert plateau about 7 hours from Lima doesnāt have a lot going for it. There is a good chance it would be …
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