Rainbow Mountain is one of the most popular hikes near Cusco. Rainbow Mountain is nestled near the mountainous Ausangate area, about 3hrs from Cusco by road. Rainbow Mountain’s ease of access and facilities such as toilets cater directly to the masses that arrive in Cusco to visit Machu Picchu. These factors, along with a unique […]
Santa Cruz, the most popular trek in northern Peru delivers an amazing experience While Machu Picchu treks steal all the limelight when it comes to trekking in Peru, here nestled away in the Cordillera Blanca exists one of the most beautiful treks in Peru. One of the best things about it? There are no crowds […]
If you’re considering trekking Santa Cruz and you haven’t already read my first hand Santa Cruz story, be sure to check it out. Santa Cruz is the most popular Peruvian Andes trek.
If you’re after a high altitude, jaw-dropping and serene mountain experience, you can’t miss this place.
How to book a trek in HuarazDifficulties booking a trek in Huaraz as a solo traveller As I found out through experience, going in low-season as a solo traveller can be a bit of a nightmare if you’re looking for a guided option. However, if successful you will be rewarded immensely with tranquillity. While I […]
Ah… Uros Islands. The floating man-made islands created by the ancient renowned Uros people situated on Lake Titicaca. Pictures of the straw huts and straw islands with brightly dressed locals enticing you to check out this mystery. People either love it or they hate it, there’s no in-between. I initially didn’t want to visit the […]
Giant Otters, Capybaras and Caimans, oh my! Ah, the Amazon Rainforest, full of jungle, intrigue and wildlife. Due to the remoteness and cost, most people will probably only ever visit the Amazon once in their entire life. As such, researching where to begin your Amazon journey is quite an effort in itself. Multiple entry points […]
Laguna 69 is the most popular day hike in Huaraz. Situated in the Cordillera Blanca you get a small taste of the glorious mountain range on this scenic 14km out and back hike. You will be rewarded with valley views and a very blue mountain lake with snowcapped peaks in the background. On my first […]
The seaside capital of Lima is home to some of the world’s best restaurants and freshest seafood. If food is your thing, especially seafood, there is probably no better place in South America to enjoy a good meal than in Peru. And what better place to sample the country’s finest than in Lima, the seaside […]
If you’ve ever tried to book the famous 4 day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, and failed, you’ve probably heard of the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. A 5 day 70-80Km variant, passing by the namesake Salkantay Mountain and ending at the legendary Machu Picchu is an amazing alternative.
