Cusco and the Sacred Valley

I stepped into Cusco at night, not knowing how it would compare to the gorgeous cliff sides of Lima. When I woke up in the morning and started exploring, I swore it was the most beautiful city I had ever been to. The cobblestone streets are lined with locals in the most vibrant, brightly patterned…

Southern Peru – A Backpacker’s Guide

Southern Peru is stunningly diverse. From cliff sides to deserts to ice-capped mountaintops to steep canyons, there is always somewhere to explore. I kept to the southern parts of the country, namely: Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Puno, Arequipa, Nasca, Huacachina and Paracas, but the north has just as much to offer. If you plan on…