Valicha: And A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains
The Qechua Culture Literary Project is a collection of Andean fairy tales from the Qechua culture, which will be translated into Spanish and English for publication. The books will serve two purposes. The primary objective is…
Should You Buy More Than One Entry Ticket to Machu Picchu?
Since the Peru government has tightened the rules for wandering willy-nilly around the Machu Picchu citadel, it's quite common for travelers who are interested in maximizing the enjoyment of their once-in-a-lifetime visit to Machu…
Links to Essential Gear for your Trip to South America
These are products and services that I have used myself and would give to my mother. who is pictured above at Machu Picchu (at age 78.) Each link will take you to a page on the Adios Adventure Travel website where you can read…
Go Pure Pod: The Best Water Filter for Travelers
My quest for the best water filter for travelers is over. Go Pure Pod portable water filter is the winner. To say it was love at first sight is an understatement. Let me explain. I've been traveling to South America since 2006…
How to Avoid Crowds and Explore Real Peru on Your Trip to Machu Picchu
Here's my take on how to explore the lesser known regions of Peru on your way to Machu Picchu. Everything I listed here is within driving distance from Cusco. I'm sharing my first-hand experience exploring "real" Peru without…
What You Need to Know about Traveling to Patagonia Chile After the Pandemic
While we have all been looking under the bed for our dusty suitcases and outdated passports, the country of Chile throttled their post-pandemic reopening in a single action. Chile skipped the gradual steps of reopening that I've…
How to Choose the Most Handy Luggage for your Trip to Machu Picchu
Eventually every one who is planning a trip to Machu Picchu will learn that there is a size limit for bags on the train to Machu Picchu. That is just the beginning of the information you need to know about the most practical kind…
Why You Can't Resell Your Machu Picchu Entry Tickets
Recently I saw people trying to sell their Machu Picchu tickets on social media platforms. Surely people must realize that the tickets have their names and passport information printed on them. This information is to help Machu…
Which Circuit is the Best For the Classic Photo of Machu Picchu?
The fact that I'm asking this question should be an indication that not all of the 4 circuits at Machu Picchu are equal when it comes to photographing Machu Picchu ruins. Let me explain the situation. Machu Picchu visitors are…
How The Inca Trail Hike Permits and Machu Picchu Tickets Changed in 2022
Over the last few months, the Peruvian Ministry of Tourism and park authorities have been playing around with the tickets and permits at Machu Picchu. They whittled a little rule here, and carved out a chunk of regulation there,…
