Visiting the Magic Water Circuit in Lima- A Night of Fountains, Colour and Lights
Nearing the end of our 3 week trip to South America we spent some time in Lima, a city that didn’t really impress us apart from one (literal) bright spot-…
Cusco’s Historic Centre- Exploring the Capital of the Inca Empire
As the first stop on our 3 week trip to South America, Cusco was an introduction to the Inca history and Quechua culture that make Peru such a fascinating destination…
Ruins Near Cusco- 7 Archaeological Sites Worth Visiting
Cusco is the point of arrival for people wanting to visit Machu Picchu, the most famous Inca ruin in Peru, but there are many fantastic, lesser known ruins near Cusco…
Visiting Sacsayhuaman- An Inca Fortress in Cusco, Peru
The uphill walk from central Cusco to Sacsayhuaman was slow going, since our bodies hadn’t adjusted to the high altitude yet, but the excitement of seeing our first Inca ruin…
Photo of the Week: Sacred Valley, Peru
The Urubamba Valley is not simply an area to travel through en route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, it’s a destination in its own right. Known as the Sacred Valley of the…
The Pisac Ruins- Gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
As we wandered through the colourful markets of Pisac, all I could think about was visiting the Pisac ruins. “No more shopping,” I urged Mike, “let’s get to the ruins!”…
Photo of the Week: San Pedro Apostol Church in Andahuaylillas, Peru
On our last day in Cusco we drove part of the Andean Baroque Route, a scenic road in the South Valley known for its four churches of the Andean Baroque…
Learning How to Sandboard in Huacachina, Peru
“I’m sandboarding in Peru!” I yell at my GoPro as I proudly surf down the wind-sculpted dunes of Huacachina. This is my first time sandboarding and I’ve got to admit-…
Nazca Lines Flight- Flying Over Peru’s Mysterious Geoglyphs
“Coming up on the right, whale,” one of the pilots announces over the speaker as we approach the first geoglyph on our Nazca Lines flight. Palms sweating with excitement, I…
Hiking the Inca Trail- What to Expect on the 4 Day Trek to Machu Picchu
Of all the things we did and places we saw during our 3 weeks in South America, hiking the Inca Trail in Peru is our favourite memory. It even climbed…
Visiting Machu Picchu- Peru’s Hilltop Inca Citadel
Machu Picchu- just hearing the name conjures up classic images of this hilltop Inca city, high in a tropical forest of the Peruvian Andes. These ruins, once concealed by the…
3 Weeks in South America- Our Itinerary’s Hits and Misses
South America has been a place I’ve wanted to visit for 10 years, but for some reason it has always taken a back seat to other destinations. I am happy…