Let's face it, whether we admit it or not when we spend long times away from home we all begin to miss foods from home.
The cravings can become overwhelming and lead many travelers direc...
If you ever got astonished while watching a picture of Machu Picchu, I have something to tell you:
Reality is 10 times better!
No picture captures the spirit, energy and breath-taking natural surroun...
When travelers are reminded of the Sacred Valley in Peru, they think of their journey to Macchu Picchu. I think fondly of my holiday stops in other parts of the Sacred Valley also.
First there is the sma...
Machu Picchu is still closed due to the flooding and mudslides from the torrential rains in January. Should you postpone your trip to Peru? No way!
Those of us lucky enough to live in Peru know that Mac...
If you want cheap cheap touristy stuff, go to one of the two Saturday and Sunday morning markets in Juliaca (about 5 hours away by bus), Puno (about 6 hours away by bus). They are about 1/3 the price of Cuzc...
The centre of Cuzco is small enough to walk around, although you will probably need to catch a bus or taxi to the bus station, Sacsayhuamán or airport. Beware about walking around at night alone and/or drunk...
There's no need going to the expensive restaurants (which often only serve foreign food anyway), go to the restaurants that serve local food.
Be sure to try an alpaca steak. Don't forget a llama/alpaca i...
My dream was to visit Macchu Picchu in Peru. You can not just take an airline to get there. You must go by bus and train via the town of Cuzco.
This quaint little town possesses treasures such as a glori...
A boleto turistico is required for access to some of the sights in and around Cuzco. It can be bought at the Oficina Ejecutiva del Comité (OFEC), Av Sol 103, Cuzco, ph: 227 037.
There are three differe...
Lake Titicaca (Spanish: Lago Titicaca) is located on the border between northern Bolivia and southern Peru. It is considered the highest commercially navigable body of water in the world (3821m).
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