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…
Food Friday: Arequipa through Foursquare
If you’re a fan of our Food Porn Friday series and you’re not following us on Foursquare, you really should be. If you don’t know…
Bolivia | Guides | Peru | South America
Guide to Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca, famous perhaps mostly for its funny name, is a well established spot on the gringo trail in South America. While it’s often claimed…