Category: Peru

  • Which Is the Best Country in South America? I Visited All 12 to Find Out

    Which Is the Best Country in South America? I Visited All 12 to Find Out

    Okay, this may cause some controversy! Obviously, this is just based on my personal experience (travel is, of course, subjective). Someone looking for three weeks of hiking is going to have a very different idea of a good country compared to someone who wants beaches, nightlife and a cheap backpacking route. Not all countries are…

  • Journey of Misadventure: How My Backpack Was Stolen in Peru

    Journey of Misadventure: How My Backpack Was Stolen in Peru

    There are so many different types of misfortune that someone can experience while travelling… being robbed, stolen backpack/valuables, and missing a flight are some of the different scenarios. This is the story of how my backpack was stolen while visiting Lake Titicaca in Puno, Peru almost 5 years ago… Let’s remember: This doesn’t happen to…

  • A Trekker’s Guide To Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru

    A Trekker’s Guide To Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru

    Peru is a destination of many wonders. The first thing you think of when you imagine Peru is probably: Machu Picchu. Now, think of any environment you would want to see; rainforests, deserts, colonial cities, ancient wonders, beaches! You name it, Peru has it. During my travels around the South American country, I came across the…