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Visiting the Ollantaytambo Ruins, an ancient Inca temple and fortress, is one of the best things to do in Ollantaytambo.

10 Things to do in Ollantaytambo, Peru: The Ultimate Guide to Ollantaytambo

Ancient ruins from a magnificent kingdom. Mountains rising over a lush, fertile valley. Colorfully dressed llamas. Welcome to tiny Ollantaytambo, Peru, a mouthful of a town with its own enormous archaeological site, but forever overlooked next to … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do in Ollantaytambo, Peru: The Ultimate Guide to Ollantaytambo

Watching the sun set in Lima, Peru in my travel jeans!

The Ultimate Self-Guided Free Walking Tour: Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru is a giant, bustling sea-side city, full of delicious food, beautiful parks, stunning art and rich culture. During our year-long honeymoon, we spent 2 weeks in Lima, which allowed us to do things like befriend every cat in Kennedy Park, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Free Walking Tour: Lima, Peru

30 things nobody told us about before we went backpacking in South America!

30 Things No One Tells You About Backpacking in South America

During our year-long honeymoon, we spent 5 incredible months backpacking in South America. We swam in the Caribbean at Tayrona National Park in Colombia; we swam with playful baby seals in the Galapagos Islands; we hiked (ok, crawled on our hands … [Read more...] about 30 Things No One Tells You About Backpacking in South America

Sunset on the dunes in Huacachina, Peru.

The 5 Most Instagrammable Places in Peru

There's a feeling you get after a vacation, where you've left somewhere behind but every time you see pictures of it you're like "awww, I was there!" and a fuzzy nostalgia hug envelops your stomach and you call over your husband/sister/best … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Instagrammable Places in Peru

Lima, Peru is a foodie mecca in a country that produces incredible coffee. Use our list & map of the best third wave coffee shops in Lima for your next cup!

The Best Specialty & Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru is a top foodie destination, and it's fortunately located in a continent - and a country - known for growing high quality coffee.  Google "Best Coffee Shops in Lima" and you'll find a lot of cozy spots where you can get a … [Read more...] about The Best Specialty & Third Wave Coffee Shops in Lima, Peru

Lima Cooking Class: Making Ceviche & Pisco Sours in Lima, Peru

Ceviche and Pisco Sours: we have Peru to thank for these two iconic South American creations, loved and consumed throughout the world. When they weren’t hauling giant granite boulders up mountains to build Machu Picchu, mastering the concept of … [Read more...] about Lima Cooking Class: Making Ceviche & Pisco Sours in Lima, Peru

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Hiking Machu Picchu: Failure on The Inca Trail

We're sitting in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the Inca Ruins of Machu Picchu. Around us are five couples, two solo travelers, and two tour guides. All fourteen of them are tired, dirty, and covered in dried sweat. They just … [Read more...] about Hiking Machu Picchu: Failure on The Inca Trail

Hiking Machu Picchu in Peru

13 Things to Know Before You Go to Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru

Jeremy and I are less than a week away from the biggest challenge of our entire trip: hiking the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It's not just the lack of Netflix and Instagram for four days that scares us (although … [Read more...] about 13 Things to Know Before You Go to Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru

Visiting Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, Lima

Visiting Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, Lima: A Cat Lovers Paradise

Full disclosure: Lia is a cat person, Jeremy is a dog person. But we’re both animal lovers, regardless of preference. So, when we discovered that Lima is home to a cat park, we immediately added it to our Peru bucket list! If you’re as obsessed with … [Read more...] about Visiting Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, Lima: A Cat Lovers Paradise

Things To Know About Backpacking in Peru

40 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Peru

If you're going backpacking in Peru, chances are you'll hear a lot about Machu Picchu, something like "don't spend any time in Lima" (we disagree), and some generic advice about acclimating in Cusco for a few days before doing anything athletic, like … [Read more...] about 40 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Peru

Hiking Laguna 69 in Huaraz, Peru

Hiking Laguna 69 in Huaraz, Peru: Everything You Need to Know

Laguna 69 is one of the most famous and iconic hikes in Peru. Located in Huaraz, the hiking and trekking capital of Peru, the high-altitude day hike is not technically challenging - but the altitude makes Laguna 69 a strenuous … [Read more...] about Hiking Laguna 69 in Huaraz, Peru: Everything You Need to Know

Crossing the border from Ecuador to Peru: La Balsa Border crossing

How To Get From Ecuador to Peru: La Balsa Border Crossing Guide

Sometimes travel makes you miss things that you never knew you appreciated before. Like being able to read a menu, or not being stared at while you walk down the street. You know what else I miss? The immigration kiosk at the airport. I’m serious! … [Read more...] about How To Get From Ecuador to Peru: La Balsa Border Crossing Guide

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