Packing for the Amazon Jungle
What do you pack for an environment that has no electricity, limited plumbing and world-renowned bugs! We're packing a full selection of bug repelling options; from the totally natural organic varieties to the full-strength…
How to travel to Machu Picchu before your cruise around South America
Can you do a 3-day quickie shore excursion to Machu Picchu from your cruise ship? Yes, but here's what you need to know. There's just enough time if your ship docks in Port Callao in Lima and you return to Lima (or to Port of…
Traveling to Machu Picchu with Mom
She's a very young seventy-seven years old, lives alone and stays fit by keeping her villa in immaculate condition. Mom is active, engaged and busy. When she's not cleaning, she's rearranging the neighbor's furniture, hosing down…
Need tickets to hike Huayna Picchu?
Peru government launched a new website for booking Machu Picchu tickets in January 2019. You can buy entry tickets to Machu Picchu with or without one of the 2 hikes. After covid-19, the Peru government launched another new website. Follow…
Adventures in South America: why I miss my Osprey luggage!
Lifetime warranty. I didn't really pay attention to that at the time we purchased our Osprey luggage. I did pay attention to the high quality wheels and the comfortable shoulder straps on the Sojourner bag. My 16 year old son…
Did you buy a Groupon for a Peruvian Resort, Hotel or Spa?
If you have booked your own hotels in Peru, then you are halfway to organizing your Machu Picchu trip of a lifetime. Groupons, AirBnB and websites like booking.com or hotels.com are very popular and useful for securing your own affordable…
MSN: how they made us think about our model for a successful travel business
It's been an exciting week. Actually it's been exciting since the start of the new year when Adios Adventure Travel was featured in a couple of high-profile travel blogs. Several people contacted us to ask about employment. As…
Bolivia salt flats: new frontier for Adios Adventure Travel
Many people are not aware of the abundance of nature and naturally occuring geographical and cultural features in Bolivia. Have you heard of Uyuni Salt Flats? This is just one of the reasons to visit and explore this amazing little…
Fitness & Travel: does Machu Picchu make my butt look big?
We don't really care how you look when you visit Machu Picchu. But odds are in your favor that the local conditions will improve your chances of getting in touch with your skinny, healthy self. Consider these factors: Did you…
Sacred Valley Project: priceless gifts you can afford
Winter holidays are credited with inspiring goodness and encouraging many people to think about others. Many of us strive to "dig deep" in search of the "perfect" gift for the special people in our lives. This year, we searched…
