Every year on the 24th of June, the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, Cuzco celebrates the Inca Festival of the Sun. Inti Raymi was the greatest festival in the Inca calendar and still remains an important date today. However the festivities have very much changed over...
Tag: Peru
Peru is a highlight of any trip to South America. With attractions like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Colca Valley, you’re sure to find yourself with plenty to see and do in Peru.
The Differences Between Llamas, Alpacas & Vicunas
Don’t know your alpaca from your llama? Still confused over which ones you might eat as a steak and which one’s fur you might wear as a pair of gloves? Fear not, we’re here to assist with a quick guide to the most famous camelids of Peru...
Instagrams of the month: Spotlight on Peru’s Inca Ruins
Machu Picchu is without doubt the world’s most famous Inca ruin. However Peru has many more ancient sites that shed light on how truly advanced this civilisation was. They’re incredible examples of human engineering and manpower. Instagram is full of photos of these Inca ruins, ranging from...
The Flora and Fauna of the Amazon Rainforest
The biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest is absolutely staggering. It’s 5.5 million km² covers 40% of South America and nine countries. It contains nearly 10% of all known wildlife species with new discoveries being made on average every three days. Amazonian tribes who have never been contacted are...
World’s Greatest Lakes (You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Who doesn’t like a lake? They are invariably surrounded by picturesque landscapes of quaint countryside or dramatic mountains. The water is generally calm and, good weather assumed, the expansive vistas are usually quite stunning. Coupled together, this invites a state of meditative contemplation that appeals to...
Paddleboarding in Peru: Adventure on Lake Piuray
Got some spare time in Cuzco but seen enough Inca monuments to last you a lifetime? Visited more churches and museums than you’d thought possible? Think outside the box and take advantage of the surrounding Andes mountains. Opt for a half day paddleboarding adventure on Lake...
What to Expect when Visiting the Amazon Rainforest
The world’s largest tropical rainforest is an exotic landscape of steamy undergrowth, towering canopies and twisting rivers home to a staggering bio-diversity. For many visitors, a trip to the Amazon can, at first, seem a little intimidating with thoughts of mosquitoes, unbearable humidity and wandering creepy...
Exploring the Sacred Valley in Peru
Between the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco and the lost citadel of Machu Picchu lies the Sacred Valley, a scenic region of rolling mountains, traditional Andean villages and remarkable ancient ruins. No trip to Peru would be complete without spending at least one day exploring the...
The Way to Macchu Picchu – Inca Trail & Lares Trek Compared
There are some questions that will continue to divide Man for all eternity – which one’s best, Pepsi or Coca Cola, Marmite or Vegemite, brown sauce or ketchup in your bacon sandwich? Pushing thoughts of food aside, for travellers the ultimate ‘which one is the best?’...
A Foodie’s Guide to Peru
With 2,414 kilometres of coastline and a landmass that incorporates tropical jungle and semi-arid highlands, Peru has a rich and varied cuisine that makes perfect use of the bounties of the sea and land. As these culinary traditions continue to gain recognition around the world, there’s...