I travelled to Brazil in 2016 and was in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival, which was incredible although we did have a couple of unnerving experiences. I haven’t written much about Brazil or Rio yet, so I asked Yvonne from Now in Rio to share her thoughts on a question that is often asked about […]
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Mar
Mar
Peru is an incredibly diverse country which has some of the best hiking and trekking routes in the world. In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know about hiking in Peru, from where to find awe-inspiring multi-day Peru treks, top tips for hikes in Peru, what hiking equipment you might need, the best […]
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Feb
Feb
The Ciudad Perdida Tour and Lost City trek in Colombia is a challenging but fascinating journey that I highly recommend. Trekking through the Colombian jungle for 4 or 5 days is beautiful, sometimes strenuous, always sweaty and at times very wet! See how I got on when I did the Lost City Trek Colombia: READ […]
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Jan
Jan
Many people plan a trip to Cusco in Peru just for Machu Picchu, but there is so much to explore here! As well of plenty of things to do in Cusco, there is also a lot to do in the Sacred Valley. While you are in Cusco you could (and should!) take several day trips […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are coming to Peru to visit Machu Picchu, it is a good idea to spend a few days in Cusco to explore the city and acclimatize to the altitude before taking on any treks or more strenuous activities. If you want to visit the archaeological sites around Cusco, you will need the Boleto […]
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Dec
Dec
Backpacking South America was my dream trip. So many beautiful places, delicious cuisines, friendly people and some of the best parties in the world. It was my first proper backpacking adventure, and I jumped right in at the deep end when my plane landed in Bolivia. It took me a few days to find my […]
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Dec
Dec
Peru is one of the best countries in the world for hiking and trekking. Hiking in Peru you will discover vast mountain ranges and deep canyons, stunning snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes as well as the ruins of ancient civilisations. There aren’t many countries in the world which can match the variety and beauty of […]
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Dec
Dec
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire and was also known as the bellybutton of the World. Evidence of Inca culture is everywhere, but tourism is big business here and can be overwhelming! I’ve put together this backpacking Cusco travel guide to help you to figure out what to do in Cusco to experience […]
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Nov
Nov
I was excited about my Laguna 69 trek from Huaraz Peru. Laguna 69 may seem like an odd name but there are so many lakes and lagoons around Huaraz that they ran out of names and resorted to numbers instead. The name Laguna 69 may raise an eyebrow among the smutty minded, but this stunning […]
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Oct
Oct
Ollantaytambo is a fascinating place to visit, and should certainly be on your Peru travel itinerary. Often overlooked, be sure to give Ollantaytambo, or Ollanta as it’s also known, a chance to show you just why it is so special. Here I’ve listed my reasons to hopefully persuade you why you should go from Cusco […]
