Described by the brochures as the "poor man's Galapagos," Paracas, Peru is an easy stopover for travelers heading north to Lima. Not quite ready to head back to the capital, I stayed for a day with my new travel friends to see what it was all about. We arrived around dinnertime, quickly stashing … [Read more...] about The Coastal Paradise of Paracas
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Where I Slept in Peru
I had a few places mapped out before going to Peru, but otherwise played it entirely by ear. The only place booked in advance was my first few nights in Cusco, just to be on the safe side. I ended up staying mostly in hostels because they were the drop off points for the Peru Hop buses and … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Peru
The Desert Party Town of Huacachina
You've likely seen pictures of the desert oasis without realizing where it was, the lights and palm trees coming out of an endless sea of sand. When doing research for my trip to Peru, I heard from many travelers that Huacachina was a must-see. It worked out well for my trip with Peru Hop as it was … [Read more...] about The Desert Party Town of Huacachina
Arequipa, Peru in 24 Hours
A mistake on my end almost had me missing Arequipa entirely and spending nearly a whole day on a bus. But thankfully the situation was quickly remedied because I can't imagine not seeing the White City for myself, even if only for twenty four hours. I arrived on my Peru Hop bus around 5 in the … [Read more...] about Arequipa, Peru in 24 Hours
Scenes from Lake Titicaca
After the highs of visiting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, my next stop was to Lake Titicaca. The massive lake spans the borders of Peru and Bolivia, making it one of South America's largest lakes. It's also an important part of Inca legend. I took an all day bus from Cusco to Puno, the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Lake Titicaca