Indefinite Adventure on the Amateur Traveler, Again
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed about Arequipa, Peru by Chris Christensen for the excellent travel podcast, Amateur Traveler. Zab and I spent a…
Expat Living | Lima | Peru | South America
Expat Living in Peru: Mari in Lima
Welcome to another in our “Expat Living” interview series, where we interview expats we meet on our travels for an insider’s point of view on…
South America | Lima | Peru
Where to Find Organic Food in Lima
A friend of mine asked me recently whether all the food in South America was organic simply because most producers could’t afford to use pesticides….
Lima | Peru | South America
From Bean to Bar: Learning to Make Chocolate in Lima
We went in to make some chocolates, but we came out of the Choco Museo with much more. We were greeted by Vesna, a lively…
Lima | Peru | South America
Top 10 Art Galleries and Museums in Lima
After sitting in cafés, visiting art galleries and museums is probably our second favourite activity while in large cities. So after visiting many during our…
Finding Beauty in…Ica
Welcome to another in our “Finding Beauty in…” series! Some places are ugly. There’s no getting around it; not everywhere on the planet is beautiful….
Visiting Paracas and the Islas Ballestas: Is it Worth it?
It was the elusive yet ever-pervasive pull of the gringo trail that lead us to visit Paracas, and the obligation to justify that force that…
Expat Living in Peru: Beth in Huacachina
Welcome to the first of our “Expat Living” interview series, where we interview expats we meet on our travels for an insider’s point of view…
The Nazca Lines: A Mystery in the Desert
Most people visit Nazca in southern Peru for just one reason: to see the Nazca lines. Before coming to Peru, I had heard only vaguely…
Guides | Peru | South America
Guide to Quirky Chivay: the Colca Canyon’s Big Brother
Chivay, the largest and highest settlement (at 3635 metres above sea level) in the Colca Canyon, at first appeared to be a small, normal Peruvian…
Arequipa | Guides | Peru | South America
Guide to Arequipa
Arequipa was a pleasant surprise. We arrived, having organised an apartment to rent for a month, knowing only that it was Peru’s second city and…
Santa Catalina Monastery in Photos
I’m not the hugest fan of “photo essay” blog posts, but there are places that really deserve one. Santa Catalia Monastery in Arequipa is one…