PERU
Everything you need to know to visit Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, one of the main reasons I wanted to go to Peru so badly. After years of seeing photos online, this was finally the year I made it there. Almost 600 years ago Machu Picchu was built by the incas or Quechua people as the locals call them. The city is incredibly well preserved and because of […]
Best things to do in Arequipa
Arequipa, the iconic white city, is known for its architecture. Many buildings are built with white volcanic stone sourced from the nearby misti volcano. This beautiful city is the second-largest city in Peru and with an altitude of 2,400 meters (7,900 feet) it’s the perfect place to get acclimatized before heading to Cusco. The cities charm […]