Peru
What to expect on the Rainbow Mountain trail: the Cusco day-trip that will leave you breathless
Breath-taking not just in the sense of its beauty – the 5200m altitude of the Rainbow Mountain trail will quite literally have you gasping for oxygen. Don’t worry though, it’s totally worth all the effort to get there. You’ll need…
If we only had 2 weeks: Peru itinerary
We’re lucky enough that our location independent business means that we can travel extra slow. If this is an option to you, we strongly recommend that you take your time, really getting to know and appreciate each country you’re in…
8 things to know before a Peru backpacking trip
A Peru backpacking trip has so much to offer, and the country sure knows how to deliver. It’s a fantastic place to travel to if you happen to love hiking, ancient history and/or llamas, and here are absolutely awe-inspiring landscapes…
Paracas & El Chaco: Home to Peru’s incredible red-sanded beach
Being so close to Lima (only 3-4 hours by bus), the town of El Chaco, on the edge of the Paracas National Reserve is a great stop to break up your travels between cities. It has a little bit of…
Huacachina: Peru’s mind-blowing desert oasis
The Huacahina sand dunes and the oasis they surround are becoming more and more insta-famous. You may be disappointed to find that the Peru’s desert oasis only looks quite so remote if you angle your photos to not include the…
The 6 ways to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco – 2020-21 update
Planning how to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco was one of the most confusing things we’ve had to do in our whole trip. There are so many conflicting sources and routes that no one talks about. We’re therefore going…
Cusco: The beating heart of Peruvian culture
Ahhh, Cusco, the heart of Peruvian tourism! The main tourist area centres around the Plaza de Armas, and with it’s stunning churches and gardens it’s easy to see why. Cusco is culturally still actively influenced by its indigenous roots, which…
Lima, Peru’s bustling capital and gastronomical hub
Depending on where you stay in Lima, you’ll either get the impression that it’s incredibly modern or completely crumbling. Lima is a tale of two worlds, with the contrast between rich and poor being one of the most profound we’ve…
Puno, Peru: visiting the unique floating islands on Lake Titicaca
Puno is a small but vibrant town on Lake Titicaca, and although its fame comes from the nearby floating islands of the Uros, the town itself makes for a very pretty stay (whilst not being too marred by tourism). If…
Máncora, Peru’s surf and party capital that pulls travellers in
Seen as one of Peru’s greatest beach towns, Máncora is a pretty cool spot along the coast. There are three faces to it, the slightly tacky Magaluf-esque party side, which you’ll find to the south of Playa Máncora, then the…
Arequipa, Peru: Stunning architecture & the world’s second deepest canyon
Known as the White City, Arequipa has got to be one of Peru’s most beautiful destinations. Surrounded by mountains and steeped in history, Arequipa is a masterpiece in terms of architecture. Indigenous and colonial cultures collide within the very walls…
The Beer Guide: Peru
Like Chile, Peru is another country that geographically has everything, but the national sense of pride feels a little more coherent, perhaps due to the fact that most of its population can bond under their single Inca ancestry rather than…
