Completing the four-day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu was like everything, and like nothing, that I thought it would be. I read about the journey, attended the orientation, and talked to a number of people before setting off for the trek. During that process I received a lot of conflicting information. None of this …
Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco Peru. Here’s what to expect. Today I had my first taste of guinea pig, and almost set myself on fire. Eating Guinea Pig in Peru The guinea pig, or “cuy” as it is known in Peru, wasn’t a surprise. I knew I was likely going to be presented with a …
After we arrived in Lima, we were very quickly on the hunt for a Pisco Sour. This is Peru’s national drink, made using Pisco – a white brandy made from distilled wine made from muscat grapes. The cocktail also features the limes that have made both the drink and the ceviche in Peru legendary. The …
We weren’t sure what to expect when our Lima Bike Tour began. Our guide, Ytalo, stretched out his arms, gesturing at the view for the small group of us. “They call it Lima the gray, or Lima the ugly. It’s always overcast here, but it never rains.” This statement was an introduction to a guided …