8 Books to Read While Traveling Peru

Whenever I travel, I enjoy having regionally appropriate reading material for downtime–waiting at airports, on flights, in the evenings, etc. Here I’d like to share some of my selections for traveling through Peru. I will note that not all of these are necessarily set in Peru, because I am looking more to get a feel for the region through literature. Therefore I have a few … Continue reading 8 Books to Read While Traveling Peru

Beyond Machu Picchu: 12 Other Archaeological Sites to Visit in the Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu is on just about everyone’s bucket list, but if you visit Peru don’t overlook some of the other incredible Inca archaeological sites you can visit! To be clear, this is a list of other accessible Inca sites you can visit in the Sacred Valley. There are lots of treks to Inca ruins too, whether you want an alternate trek to the Inca Trail, or … Continue reading Beyond Machu Picchu: 12 Other Archaeological Sites to Visit in the Sacred Valley

Peru: Amazon Rainforest (Tambopata Reserve)

After our time in the Andes, we needed a change of pace so we headed to one of Peru’s other famous regions–the Amazon Rainforest. We stayed at a jungle lodge for four days and took wildlife-viewing excursions on foot and by boat everyday… it was an amazing experience! Top Tips for Visiting the Amazon – Weigh your options before choosing your rainforest excursion. There are … Continue reading Peru: Amazon Rainforest (Tambopata Reserve)