Although Machu Picchu gets all the fame and glory (and for good reason), there is so much more to Peru. We serve up 10 things to do in Peru other than Machu Picchu.
When Travel Bloggers Get Scammed!
Today, we’re going to learn about travel scams. Yes, we have been scammed on our travels. Several times. There was the time Cam got robbed by a Thai prostitute in Bangkok (true story), the time we caught a pickpocket red-handed at the Great Pyramids in Egypt, the time an intimidating taxi driver scammed us in […]
Photo Essay – Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru A friend of ours has just left Canada for a trip to Peru, with a visit to Machu Picchu as the focal point of his two week itinerary. I was happy to share our Peru stories and enjoyed reflecting on our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu (here’s a […]
Photo of the Week: “Sexy Woman” in Cuzco, Peru
Saksaywaman Walled Complex in Cuzco, Peru Okay, so it’s not really called Sexy Woman, but if you find yourself in Cuzco and ask someone about the tourist attraction named Sexy Woman they will surely know what you’re talking about. Saksaywaman is an impressive walled complex constructed by the Incas several hundred years ago. The stonework […]
A Visual Tour of the Colca Canyon in Peru
The Stunning Landscapes of Colca Canyon, Peru We travelled over 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, to the town of Chivay in the Colca Valley. The purpose of this trip was to witness the raw beauty of one of the deepest canyons in the world – the Colca Canyon. Famed […]
15 Awesome Tilt Shift Photos from Around the World
Some more of our favourite miniature travel photos from around the world, including Machu Picchu, Venice, Zurich, Petra and Easter Island. What’s your favourite?
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries for 2013
The world’s most trusted travel guidebook company recently published its top country destinations for 2013 – check out the list and starting planning your next adventure!
Now THIS is a Crazy Mountain Pass from Argentina to Chile
Photos of the insane mountain pass located just outside the Argentina-Chile border crossing – can you imagine driving this road in the thick of winter?!
