The Santa Cruz trek originating just outside of Huaraz, an Andean city 7 hours from the Peruvian capital of Lima, is largely considered one of the world’s best hikes. For adventure lovers traveling to Peru (or those seeking a different thrill than hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu), there is no better place to [...]
Driving in South America requires a certain amount of preparation but the joys far out way the effort. One of the most interesting facets of travel in this part of the world is that it has been populated by many cultures. With some foresight, one can drive through very ethnic Spanish, French, Dutch, Indian [...]
I had just arrived in Lima, Peru 3 days prior and had barely settled into the city’s cold and drab winter weather when I was spontaneously invited to a weekend getaway which was to include sandboarding and dune buggy adventures. “What?” I asked my friends, not knowing what they were referring to. As it turns [...]
Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas,” is one of the top most visited travel destinations for people from all around the world. In fact, the Peruvian government must constantly reconsider new ways to structure and facilitate tourism logistics around the site because of the threats of destruction as a result of thousands of [...]
Selecting a tour company for your trip to Machu Picchu can be overwhelming. Numerous companies offer tours to Machu Picchu, but not all of them are equally reputable. If you want to have the best time possible during your Peru vacation, here are several questions to consider before you book anything. 1. Do you like [...]
With over 60% of the bio-diverse Amazon Rainforest residing within Brazil’s borders, it’s really a no-brainer that wildlife holidays in Brazil are becoming so popular. But it’s not just the Amazon Rainforest that tempts wildlife tourists yearly to South America’s largest country: other areas such as the Pantanal and the Atlantic Rainforest offer wildlife experiences [...]
If you are planning your first visit to Peru, you are in for a real treat! Peru is unique among the nations of the world. From the Pacific Ocean to the Andes to the rainforest, no nation on Earth is quite like Peru. It is easy to get overwhelmed if you have never been before. [...]
Mendoza, Argentina is the wondrous capital city of the Mendoza Province of Argentina. Its claim to fame is its fantastic wine, organic olive oil, and its gorgeous and charming populace. My love affair with region started when I saw Jean-Jacques Annaud’s 7 Years in Tibet. This Brad Pitt machine was based on a book of [...]
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