A famous 19th century foodie once said, “Tell me what you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are.” One of the greatest joys of travelling is immersing oneself into the culture of the places you visit, and what better way than through the regional food? While many urban centres are chock-a-block full of restaurants [...]
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Of all the ways to explore the outdoors, trekking is perhaps the most intimate with nature. Nothing quite heightens your senses like a multi-day hike in a remote setting. After a day of trekking, I always find that my eyes and ears are much more attuned to my natural surroundings. Trekking is truly the ultimate [...]
Friday, August 24th, 2012
The Peruvian president, Ollanta Humala, has recently released his plans for a new airport outside Cusco. The proposed $460 million facility stands to replace the existing Velazco Astete Airport, allowing for increased daytime traffic and easier access to Peru’s biggest tourist attraction, Machu Picchu. Not surprisingly, concerns have been raised regarding the implications this announcement [...]
Monday, August 20th, 2012
The end of summer is nigh. For many people this means the last gasp for summer fun. But does the fun really have to stop here? No! In fact, just the opposite! Fall travel is the perfect time to strike, with fewer crowds, cooler weather and more chance to connect with locals. You just have [...]
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Thursday, June 21st, 2012
The Inca Trail is actually a part of a larger network of pathways known as Qhapac Ñan (the Main Andean Road). These are the remnants of the immense road system connecting the Incan empire. Today they connect Peru to Quito, Ecuador, and La Paz, Bolivia. What is known as ‘The Inca Trail’ is the particular [...]
