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Machu Picchu Airbnb and Vacation Rentals: what you need to know
Vacation rentals are hot and it's quite common for people to browse listings for private homes, apartments and Airbnb properties, as well as hotels, when planning their trips to Machu Picchu. Short term rentals may offer privacy, flexibility and value for various kinds of travelers including families, couples and group
Avianca Airlines Goes Bankrupt & Discontinues Services in Peru
Like all businesses hit hard by Covid-19 pandemic, companies operating in the travel industry have been crippled, some to the point of collapse. On May 10, 2020 Avianca airlines, the third largest airline in South America, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to protect and reorganize the remaining fragments of the 100 year
REI Ending International Adventure Trips In May 2021
This story about REI hit me as a glaring reminder of how significantly covid has affected the adventure travel industry, and that changes to the industry are still evolving. I know of several travel companies who decided to call it quits after the covid-19 lockdowns broke them for various reasons. The shakeup in the in
Chile: Affordable Travel to Patagonia and Easter Island
If you live in the US, Europe or Asia, it's at the opposite end of the southern hemisphere. Almost to Antarctica. Patagonia is located at the southern tip of the South American continent. Populated by just enough people to justify having infrastructure like plumbing and electricity in the occupied regions. For all prac
Machu Picchu: Affordable Boutique Tour Operator
We're delighted to be part of the latest travel trend. Traveling with "Boutique Tour Operators." Sophisticated consumers of all ages are drifting away from big travel brands in favor of small companies. This is the case with Adios Adventure Travel, who organizes trips to South America. Who is best suited to help you fi
What Hikes Are Open in Peru After Covid-19?
Effective March 1, 2021, Machu Picchu reopened (again!) and so did Perurail and Inca Rail train service. But what about the hikes? Which hikes in Peru are open? Which hikes in Peru are closed? And for how long? This might be the only year you can get Inca Trail permits kind of last minute. Even at reduced capacity, per
Rainbow Mountain Hike in Peru: what you need to know
It's known as the Rainbow Mountain hike. But the Qechua people of the Andes call it Vinicunca Mountain. The Rainbow Mountain hike is ranked by National Geographic as one of the top 100 places you should visit before you die. Vinicunca is a Qechua word that means "7 Color Mountain." The colors are caused by mineral depo
Peru: my name is forever carved in their stove (part 9)
(continued from "Life in the Andean Lodge" part 8) "Over the river and through the woods" (literally) were the homes of families who had been selected to be the recipients of 3 mud-brick stoves. More than just a fun activity for do-gooder Americans, the mud-brick stoves improve the quality and health of the lives of th
Machu Picchu Certified as First Carbon-Neutral Wonder of the World
On September 2, 2021, the historic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was recognized by the Green Initiative organization as the first carbon-neutral tourist destination in the world. This is a pretty big deal. Just to be clear, it doesn't mean the goal of zero carbon emissions has been achieved. It's like losing weight. You
Qosqo Tales
Our local guides are Andean natives with a passion for bringing their Qechua culture to life. Here are three Andean legends they translated so you can connect with their roots before experiencing the culture for yourself.
Children of the Sun
The Story of the Origin of the People of the Andes
Valicha: A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains
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