Cusco is one of the most popular cities to visit in Peru (in fact, it’s arguably the most popular) and with good reason too – its a gateway to many an adventure in this amazing country thanks to its cross-country connectivity and almost every trip to Peru should definitely include Cusco in its itinerary (even … Continue Reading
After spending our morning in the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, we hopped aboard our boat and headed over to Taquile island. Taquile island (and its textiles) have been designated with UNESCO protected status so it’s high on the list of places to visit in Lake Titicaca. It’s also not too far from the floating … Continue Reading
We saved the most unusual dish in Peru for last… and honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d go through with it. It was our final day in Cusco and yet somehow, we still hadn’t managed to get round to trying one of the (unofficial) national dishes of Peru – Cuy. Cuy is roast guinea pig, given … Continue Reading
Nestled on the west coast of South America, Peru is home to some of the worlds most beautiful villages, towns and cities that you will fall in love with. You’ve no doubt heard of awesome Machu Picchu, but there is so much more to Peru than one destination. If you are planning an adventure to Peru, don’t … Continue Reading
Day 2 in Peru. We realise (thankfully, before we left the UK) that due to the fact that our Machu Picchu tickets were for 7am, there was no way we would make the 4 hour train journey on the same day and so we had to arrive a day earlier. You can also do a 4 day … Continue Reading
How to visit Rainbow Mountain in Peru? Well, let me tell you! When we decided to visit Rainbow Mountain in Peru, it was one I’d come to simultaneously look forward to but also dread, ever since we’d booked it. The excitement part is easy to understand – it’s the Rainbow Mountains in Peru, and it … Continue Reading