5 of the Best Day and Weekend Trips from Lima
Lima makes an excellent base for exploring the middle of Peru! These day trips from Lima are perfect for a day or weekend trip to escape the city…
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Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca
After so many awesome tours, cities, and sights of the last few weeks, our final day in Peru was a tiny bit of a let… Read More »Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca
Arequipa Walking Tour
Arequipa, the white-painted colonial city we stayed in either side of our three day Colca Canyon trek, was a beautiful, relaxed place with loads of… Read More »Arequipa Walking Tour
Three Day Colca Canyon Trek, Peru
All about my Colca Canyon trek in Peru – three days hiking down into and around the canyon!
Free Walking Tour Cusco
One of our last activities in Cusco was something that we really should have done much sooner, preferably as soon as we arrived, the Free… Read More »Free Walking Tour Cusco
Machu Picchu
For more info on what the Inca Jungle Trek actually is, this post on Backpack South America for: What to Expect from the Inca Jungle Trek.… Read More »Machu Picchu
Inca Jungle Trek Peru
This post is all about my Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu. This is the easier route when compared with the better known Inca Trail,… Read More »Inca Jungle Trek Peru
Choco Museum Cusco – Chocolate Making Workshop
The 12th April was the day of the FA Cup semi-final, with Arsenal – Sam’s first and only true love – playing Wigan for a… Read More »Choco Museum Cusco – Chocolate Making Workshop
Cusco Shopping, Sightseeing and Massages
Although it was easily our favourite city in Peru, we didn’t actually do a whole lot in Cusco during our rather long time there (four… Read More »Cusco Shopping, Sightseeing and Massages
Peru Hop Part Three: Huacachina – Cusco
The third journey with Peru Hop was the longest, and for us it was doubly long because, with a deadline to stick to, we had… Read More »Peru Hop Part Three: Huacachina – Cusco
Nazca Lines Flight in Peru – What is it Really Like?
My experiences of the Nazca Lines flight in Peru. What’s it like, would I do it again, and is it worth it. Plus tips for planning the trip yourself…
Adrenaline Overload in Huacachina
Huacachina, the second stop on the journey from Lima to Cusco with Peru Hop (don’t miss my review), turned out to be such a cool town… Read More »Adrenaline Overload in Huacachina