

INTO THE (AMAZONIAN) WILD
When people hear the word "Amazon," it usually conjures up images of deadly river monsters or fierce, uncontactable tribes hidden deep in...


DYING A LITTLE BIT WITH EVERY STEP TO MACHU PICCHU
This was one of the most grueling travel experiences I've ever done in my entire life (so far). Originally, I wanted to do the four-day...


PACHAMANCA: COOKING THE TRADITIONAL ANDEAN WAY
It's called the Pachamanca - the most interesting ritual I've so far seen while I was in Peru. The word comes from the Quechua language:...


3 SIGHTS TO SEE FROM PUNO, PERU
With the lovely Taypikala Lago Hotel as my base in Puno, I took two day trips from there to see three of this quiet little town's famous...


13 REASONS WHY I FELL IN LOVE WITH PERU
I've fallen in love with this beautiful, beautiful country and amazingly hospitable people. Peru can be a challenging country to travel...