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PHOTOS: The once in a lifetime trip to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is qualified as one of the seven new wonders of the world, a candidate on many bucket lists and by far the best visited place in Peru. Perhaps
The alternative rainbow mountain tour to Palccoyo, Peru
WHAT: Visiting the rainbow mountain of Palccoyo; an alternative trip to the touristy mountain of Vinicunca in the same area. WHERE: The mountain range is a 3,5 hour drive from
PHOTOS: A multiple day hike around the stunning Colca Canyon
Nestled in the Andean highlands of Peru is Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon of the Americas. If you think that the Grand Canyon is impressive, you’ll for sure love
Some cool veggie/vegan spots in Cusco
As I was travelling with a vegan around Cusco, I was able to take a bite out of the scene in the city myself too. I guess being a vegan
Exploring Lima in 2 days: an itinerary
Wondering what to do in Lima? This itinerary covers up most of the historical centre, Miraflores, Barranco and Chorillos. You can easily extend your visit with another museum, but to
The historic centre of Lima in pictures
As Lima was one of the richest cities centuries ago, you might understand that its old centre nowadays still is full of impressive, colonial buildings and interesting architecture. We walked
The free walking tour through Barranco and Chorillos in Lima
WHAT: The best free walking tour I’ve ever joined – through the neigbhourhoods of Barranco and Chorillos, in Lima WHERE: In both the southern neighbourhoods of Barranco and Chorillos, Lima,
A stay with an Uros family on lake Titicaca
WHAT: A sleepover at the Uros Qhantany Lodge: a floating island of an Uros family at Lake Titicaca WHERE: Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The island
The artsy vibes of Barranco, Lima, in pictures
In the grey and smoky city that is Lima one neighbourhood stands out by far: Barranco. This bohemian and upcoming district on the southern side along the coastal cliffs of
A visit to the nuns of Santa Catalina in Arequipa
WHAT: A visit to the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, that gives you a fascinating insight into the life of the nuns in Arequipa throughout the centuries WHERE: The monastery is
PHOTOS: The white city of Arequipa in Peru
Peru’s second largest city is a popular hub on the way to Cusco. Since the city is located quite a few meters higher than Lima, it’s a perfect stop for
Cycling from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo in Costa Rica
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like”. If the road from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo had a slogan, this would’ve been it. The
