Hiking into Machu Picchu is an iconic pilgrimage that many adventurers wish to take on as they visit Peru. There are essentially two ways to do this; hiking the
Travel Guide to Cusco: Cusco is a fascinating mix of history and modern–day culture. It was once the capital of the Inca Empire. The City of Cusco is
When visiting Machu Picchu, adventurers are faced with a choice. Should you hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain? The quick answer is it’s down to personal preference (and
The myth of the Machu Picchu Sunrise: In 2013 I started selling private tours, in South America, over half of our sales were tours of Peru. It seemed that
You don’t go to Iquitos for the silence. The people at the airfield wore headphones. After a while in the city, I began to wonder if I should
Can’t get Inca Trail Permits: Here is a guide of our favourite alternative treks: Inca Trail Permits often sell out months in advance but don’t panic there are plenty
Your complete guide about where to stay in Barranco, Lima. Barranco is the trendy younger sibling to the Miraflores district and the perfect place to base yourself if you
Is Adventure Travel really sustainable? I watched a video the other day, a TED talk by Shannon Stowell, the CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. The talk was
For years now, there has been a move away from camping in Peru and camping in popular trekking destinations. A shift away from camping and towards day treks
I went sightseeing the other day, through the canyonlands of Salta, Argentina. In 37 degrees heat, it left me feeling cold. Delivered from sight to sight in an air-conditioned
