One service that constantly comes up as you research your trip to Peru is PeruHop. This company is marketed toward gringos as an easy alternative to local buses throughout the country. There are multiple routes so you can decide exactly how long you want to travel. With door to door bus service, it can feel …
Peru has no shortage of great sights. Cusco alone is a hub for activity and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Beyond Cusco, you’ll find deserts, beaches, mountains, jungle, and so much more. But as you’re planning your trip, don’t forget to look beyond the destinations and for the things that you might not have considered. …
Planning any large trip can feel overwhelming, but one of the hardest questions to answer is “How much will this cost?”. If you’ve never traveled long term and have only ever treated your travels as a “I’m on vacation, I can do whatever I want”, it becomes downright daunting. As I planned my five month …
Peru is a very popular country to visit in South America. It’s the place where I saw the most foreign tourists and I think that means it makes sense to talk about how much it costs to travel in Peru. There’s so many cool things to see and do in the country, beyond just Machu …
Lima is the capital of Peru and for that reason alone, you might be tempted to budget several days in the city. It’s the largest city in Peru and there are plenty of things to do, but Lima is not the only city you should visit on your trip. So, in this post, I’m going …
After so many guided day trips in Peru, I was more than ready to explore at my own pace. So in Paracas, I rented a bike and spent a day exploring the Paracas National Reserve. This is a protected piece of land and I loved the otherworldly feeling of the place. And getting to bike …
Sometimes referred to as the “poor man’s Galapagos”, a Las Ballestas Islands tour allows visitors a chance to see some animals that they wouldn’t normally see. Highlights include penguins and sea lions, but if you’re really lucky, you might even get a chance to see a whale or a dolphin. Plus there’s always a chance …
Huacachina is a desert oasis near the much larger town of Ica, Peru. The town is small and there’s not a lot to do, but one thing that every visitor does is a desert tour. There’s a few options for a Huacachina Desert Tour, but the most popular combines dune buggies, sand boarding, and a …
The Nazca Lines are an ancient series of geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert in Peru. Created by people who lived in this region nearly 2000 years ago, these lines form many recognizable shapes including monkeys, birds, and even an astronaut/alien. These geoglyphs are massive and the best way to really appreciate them is from …
Hiking the Inca Trail brings many emotions. Over four days you’ll ascend into the mountains of Peru to hike over mountain passes and back down as you work your way to the legendary city of Machu Picchu. If you’re like me, you’ll also get added stress and anxiety due to mess ups with my booking. …
