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…
Mucho Changes at Machu Picchu
Big changes for people visiting Machu Picchu were first implemented in 2016. Then tickets were changed to half day entry in 2017. Crowding and congestion near the main entry and other popular spots inside the park have resulted…
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…
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,…
The Secret to Hiking the Inca Trail when Permits are Sold Out
Most people are now aware that if you want to hike the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you need to book your hike with a licensed operator at least 6 months before you travel. Even after the covid pandemic, we are seeing permits…
How to Book Your Trip to Machu Picchu: Last Minute
Traveling last minute? It can be done. We do it all the time. Organizing last minute vacations to Machu Picchu any time of the year can be an adrenalin-pumping ride on waves of hotel rejections, limited train schedules and precision…
Can you Enter the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Without a Passport?
No matter what language you speak, hopefully you will understand that the answer to that question is. No. Under no circumstance is anyone ever allowed to enter the Classic Inca Trail Hike without checking in with the original…
Trader Joe's Cookies big hit in Peruvian village
Before we departed to Peru for our big overland expedition into Manu Biosphere Reserve, I went to Trader Joe's where I saw my favorite seasonal cookies. The "astounding" multi-flavor Joe-Joes. You know the ones I'm talking about. Cellophane …
Pubs and Bars: How to Tipple Toe Your Way Through Peru
Travelers seeking to explore the Andes Mountains through its food and culture will appreciate the range of alcoholic beverages available in Peru. From indigenous Chicha beer to coastal wineries, Peru offers a variety of drinks…
Inca Trail's Best Kept Secret: Availability!
There's good news. And even unprecedented news. Permits for 2-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu are plentiful and available almost every day. The reason for the availability is that the permits for 4-Day & 2-Day hikes have…
