Many people view Peru as a once-in-a-lifetime luxury destination, but it's much more affordable than you think. I found the country to have options for every budget and I kept copious notes about my spending habits to share them with you. How Much to Save in Advance Apart from my flight, I … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Peru
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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
Exploring Lima’s Barranco Neighborhood
Anytime I explore a trendy neighborhood in the world, I have a tendency to compare it to other places. Saying Barranco is like Lima's Brooklyn is unfair to both Lima and Brooklyn, but it's a shorthand to explain the type of places you'll find there. Maybe even more like Shoreditch in London or … [Read more...] about Exploring Lima’s Barranco Neighborhood