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Visual diary of the Salkantay Trekking in Peru
WHAT: The epic Salkantay Trekking WHERE: Along the Camino de Salkantay, all the way towards the ancient inca ruins of Machu Picchu HOW LONG: 5 days in total: 4 days
A day trip to the quaint town of Pisac, Peru
Although it’s tempting to remain in the historic, cobblestoned centre of Cusco for days, promise not to forget that the nearby Sacred Valley has a lot to offer too. So
PHOTOS: The once in a lifetime trip to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is qualified as one of the seven new wonders of the world, a candidate on many bucket lists and by far the best visited place in Peru. Perhaps
The alternative rainbow mountain tour to Palccoyo, Peru
WHAT: Visiting the rainbow mountain of Palccoyo; an alternative trip to the touristy mountain of Vinicunca in the same area. WHERE: The mountain range is a 3,5 hour drive from
Some cool veggie/vegan spots in Cusco
As I was travelling with a vegan around Cusco, I was able to take a bite out of the scene in the city myself too. I guess being a vegan
Condors and cuddling llamas at Cusco’s animal sanctuary in Peru
WHAT: Visiting the small Santuario Animal de Cochahuasi WHERE: Peru. 20 km as seen from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, on the way to Pisac. HOW MUCH: Admission is
PHOTOS: Cusco’s colourful central market of San Pedro
Located only five blocks from the main square in Cusco, visiting the market of San Pedro is a splendid introduction to the day-to-day life in the city. I’ve visited the
