Sand, Sun, and a LOT of Screaming: Adventures in Huacachina, Peru

The only oasis in Latin America, the town is best known for its dune adventure activities.

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The Perfect Peru Hop Itinerary

Planning a Peru Hop itinerary of your own? Here’s what you need to know.

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Searching for Condors in Colca Canyon

The highlight of any of my trips is ALWAYS an incredible animal experience. Peru was no exception.

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8 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Colca Canyon NOW

Machu Picchu, smachu picchu. An equally awe-inspiring wonder awaits adventurous travelers willing to get just a bit off the well worn Lima-Cusco-Machu Picchu track: Colca Canyon.

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Colca Canyon Tour: Alpacas & Altitude Sickness

I was psyched to visit small villages, to experience the majesty of the world’s second deepest canyon, and most importantly for me: to hopefully see some Andean condors!

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Traveling to Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca

Very important side note: Every time I type Taquile Island, it autocorrects to Tequila Island. Who cares if it’s only Wednesday, it’s been a rough few days and the autocorrect powers-that-be are sending me a sign, so I’m seriously debating pulling out some Jose and downing a few shots.

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Exploring Lake Titicaca and the Floating Islands Controversy

Do the indigenous Uros people actually live on the floating islands or not?

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Peru Hopping from Lima to Cusco

I managed to make the most of my two weeks in Peru by using the Peru Hop bus from Lima to Cusco with the “Full South” hop-on hop-off experience.

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