Travel is about the experience
After the llama farm, we were back on the Road to Machu Picchu with a pit stop at a Salt Mines. We visited the salt ponds of Maras which is right outside of Cusco and part of the Sacred Valley. It’s a bumpy ride up …
Before the trip to Peru, we were all warned about the altitude of Cusco. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca empire and has an elevation of 11,152 feet above sea level. With that knowledge, we all ate food riched with iron and high …
The road to Machu Picchu was filled with laughter and mishaps. It all started on Saturday, August 11. We had a 5 am flight which means we need to leave our hotel by 3 am. So at 2:15 am, the Virgo and I was up …
Barranco is one district in Lima, Peru. The district is the city’s most romantic and bohemian area. It is the SoHo of Lima. Barranco stands out in an otherwise gloomy city. Its walls are filled with street art, and the buildings are bright and colorful, …
Before heading to Barranco, we stopped at the local market in Chorrillos. For an incredible glimpse into Peruvian products,this is a must to visit with a local tour guide. The area is an explosion of color of fresh fruits and vegetables. During the tour, we found out …