How to Deal with Altitude Sickness in Cuzco (and Elsewhere)
The first time I visited Cuzco, I didn’t feel any altitude sickness. I remember thinking it was a bit of a myth, until I saw…
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Travel destinations, attractions and places across South America including main attractions, tips, things to do, and quirky encounters with locals
Hiking the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Hiking the Inca Trail is one of those bucket list items for anyone planning a trip to Machu Picchu, and it’s something that I…
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What to pack for Lake Titicaca
With a surface level of 3,812 metres, Lake Titicaca ranks as the highest navigable lake in the entire world. The high altitude makes for cool…
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A Homestay on Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca! Despite having travelled to Peru countless times, this was one of those destinations that had somehow managed to evade me. That’s why…
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Eating my way around Miraflores
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Lima is a destination for food lovers! Most of my outings in the city revolved around restaurants, cafes,…
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Easy weekend trips from Lima!
So you’re visiting Lima and you want to see a bit more of the country, but you don’t quite have enough time to venture…
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The Best of Lima: Where to Go, Eat and Sleep
While a lot of travellers pass through Lima, most are usually on their way to Cusco and Machu Picchu or on their way back. Lima may…
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Huacachina: Sandboarding and Riding Dune Buggies in the Desert
Huacachina! What can I say about this place? This little village is essentially a little oasis located in the middle of the Peruvian desert….
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Islas Ballestas: Sea lions, penguins and pelicans, oh my!
The Islas Ballestas are often nicknamed as Peru’s very own Galapagos Islands, and while I think this title is a bit farfetched, there is…
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Hello from Lima!
Oh, hello there! Yes, it’s me, the girl who hasn’t posted in like a month. Exactly a month actually…I’ve been keeping track. So why…
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