The famous and mysterious Incan ruins of Machu Picchu are famed for being hidden away on a long forgotten mountain, reachable only by multi-day treks across the Peruvian Andes. But is that really still true in the modern world? The answer may surprise you. Machu Picchu is actually very easy to reach without trekking and … Read more
Arequipa is a beautiful city in the south of Peru. The bustling city is full of cultural and historical wonders. Nearby, you can also escape into nature in the Colca Canyon, surrounding mountains and national reserves. Here is my list of top things to do in Arequipa plus a couple of bonus day trips! Things … Read more
During our 3 month exploration of South America, we spent nearly 4 weeks travelling through Peru. Much of that was via PeruHop buses so I thought it only fair that I share my honest PeruHop review with you all! They took us from Lima to Cusco and Puno and even into Bolivia with plenty of … Read more
Peru is a stunning country filled with a variety of landscapes from coastal regions to Andean Mountains to the Amazon Rainforest. There is so much to see and experience so here is a list of 16 amazing places to visit in Peru to add to your bucket list and kickstart your travel planning. 1. Lima … Read more
Peru is a fascinating country with a mixture of landscapes and cultures to discover. You can traverse coastal cities, ancient ruins, hike mountains and explore rainforests all within one country. There is so much to see, it can be hard to put together a two week itinerary for Peru. This itinerary covers the best of … Read more