Timelines have been heard, stating that global warming can wipe out the Great Barrier Reef by 2030, while the glaciers in the Swiss Alps, Glacier National Park and on Mt. Kilimanjaro will disappear within 40 years; the ice melting in the poles will leave the polar bears extinct. These situations have driven hundreds of people […]
5 of the World’s Most Exhilarating Hiking Experiences
Hiking is a great way to explore the natural beauty of your surroundings. Not only this, but it is great exercise, and can be very therapeutic. In fact, scientific studies have shown that hiking can help reduce stress, increase muscular strength, lower the risk of cancers, high blood pressure or heart disease and can also […]
48 Hours in Lima, Peru
So you’re set on seeing Machu Picchu, perhaps even Lake Titicaca or Arequipa, but have you considered a day or two in Lima during your Peru vacation? One-third of Peru’s population lives in this capital city, which is a historical, financial, and cultural hub. And unless you arrive by land, there is no way to […]
Hiking the Santa Cruz Trek: An Internationally-Ranked Journey in Peru
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 […]
Top World Adventures That Just Have to be Done
The world has a lot to offer us especially when we think about travelling. The question now is, what do we do when we’ve decided to spend that money on travelling? Do you do the same boring thing, or do you take an adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life. Why […]
Huacachina: Peru’s Sandboarding Playground
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 […]
Top 4 Variables to Prepare for Your Machu Picchu Vacation
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 […]
Three Magical Trains to Ride in South America
You don’t need to be a 5 year old to love trains. Although many are ashamed of it, we all know taking the train is fun. It certainly takes us backs to the days when we were young and foolish, backpacking our way through Europe. With some of the most spectacular landscapes you could ever […]