There were drug dealers on my corner. I discovered this only after I had handed 1,200 soles ($400USD) in cash to a complete stranger who was now my landlord, after he had...
There were drug dealers on my corner. I discovered this only after I had handed 1,200 soles ($400USD) in cash to a complete stranger who was now my landlord, after he had...
You know how when you get something you REALLY like, two months later, you’re like, “But WHAT IF there’s something BETTER out there?” No? That might just be me. I was living...
Many people have been emailing me to ask about the best neighborhoods in Cusco, Peru. Below are my personal favorites. I have rented places in the top three. (Okay, so maybe I rented the apartment in...
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu can be stressful (I know; I’ve done it twice!), so I’ve put together a list of 15 things I wish I’d known before visiting Machu Picchu. I hope this...
Not sure what to pack for South America? I’ve got you covered. While I ended up staying in South America for five months, I packed with three months in mind. Table of Contents Pack for all...
Table of Contents What is a Peruvian Hairless dog, exactly?Here is a great video by Animal PlanetSo why don’t Peruvian Hairless dogs have fur?Other worthwhile facts:So what do you think? Is the...
Table of Contents The Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary’s MissionTo buy a ticket or make a donation click HEREThe Peruvian Hairless DogCaotiAndean Condors – the Crown JewelA Very Loving...
You’re scared. I know. I was too. Before heading to Peru, I obsessively scoured the Internet for information about how to prevent altitude sickness in Cusco. I even read a couple of...
Would you eat a guinea pig? In Peru, cuy is a delicacy. Check out photos and details of my experience eating cuy in Cusco!
Alpacas in the street, guinea pigs for lunch, water shutting off at night...just some surprising facts about Cusco, Peru.