Peru medical mission trip: why I chose to lend a hand
Sister Lucia leaned in close and spoke loudly, but calmly, into Aurelia's deafened ear. The Catholic Nun asked the elderly, blind woman, in her native Qechua language, if she had chronic pain or discomfort. Aurelia touched her…
Did you see the Peace Pole on your trip to Machu Picchu?
It was standing alone, tucked away in a shady corner at the main entrance to Machu Picchu. A Peace Pole. I recognized the white pole with dark lettering right away because there is one at my children's school. Virginia Beach…
Adios Adventure Travel Launches New Website: Travel to Machu Picchu & More
Adios Adventure Travel webmaster outdid himself this time. The overall design of the new website is simple, but colorful and easy to navigate. But don't take our word for it. See for yourself. The new website is fresh and updated…
What to do if natural disaster strikes on your vacation
So you're ready for that trip-of-a-lifetime to your dream destination. Perhaps a few days before you depart, you hear a report of a threatening natural disaster. You picture yourself clinging to a guy in a hard hat, feet dangling…
Less than world-class hotels at world-class Machu Picchu. Why?
Why are there so many complaints about the hotels in Aguas Calientes that serve travelers going to Machu Picchu? It's the only town close enough to Machu Picchu to offer services for the thousands of tourists who make the trip…
Behind-the-scenes: what you don't see on your way to Machu Picchu
Thanks to everyone who told their friends and wrote about us on Trip Advisor, Fodor's and other online travel forums, Adios Adventure Travel bookings doubled in one year. We're grateful. Don't get me wrong. And here's a glimpse…
Tips for Families Traveling Abroad
Tip #1 - If only 1 parent (or no parents) are traveling with children under the age of 18, the parent (or guardian) traveling with child(ren) should have a notorized Permission to Travel letter from the parent not traveling. There…
Cusco hotels & toilets: what to expect when traveling in Peru
This post will focus on the common characteristics of 3 star hotels in Cuzco and what to expect. There's nothing wrong with most of the hotels in Cusco. But judging by the negative comments written by travelers on Trip Advisor,…
Virginia Beach Travel Company has Best Tours to Machu Picchu
It helps that Adios Adventure Travel has an office in Virginia, US. organized and run by Jacquie Whitt. It also helps that Adios has an office in Cuzco, Peru, run by Adios Adventure Travel co-founder, Vidal Jaquehua. Both of…
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…
