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Hidden Benefit of Perurail Bimodal Service to Machu Picchu
Hidden in plain view. This secret benefit on Perurail can save you money and add convenience to your trip to Machu Picchu. How?
Machu Picchu Hourly Entry Tickets: it's not What You Think
It seems there is a misunderstanding of the purpose of the new hourly entry tickets for visitors traveling to Machu Picchu. Peru launched a new website with a new system for selecting entry tickets by the hour effective on January 1, 2019. Entry tickets are sold for entry on the hour beginning at 6 am and every hour un
New Short Route from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
On the map it looks easy to get from Cusco to Ollantaytambo on your way to Machu Picchu. For people who don't know why this is important, the main railway station for trains to Machu Picchu is in Ollantaytambo, which is a 2 hour drive over paved 2-lane country roads from Cusco. This is the weakest link in the final tri
How to Travel Plastic Free: Make your Own Kit
Single-use plastic water bottles are just the tip of the proverbial ice-berg of waste generated by humans all over the globe on a daily basis. Every time we consume foods and beverages inside and outside our homes we are making choices that go way beyond what's on the menu! We're voting with our dollars for food servic
3 Tips For Finding Your Guide Upon Arrival in a Foreign Airport
It's common for people who book guided tours and trips abroad to make their own international flight arrangements to their destinations. Their first contact with the travel company could be at the airport when they arrive. Even if they work through a travel agent, even the travel agent probably won't know anything abou
Don't Flip Your Lid Over Missing Toilet Seats in Peru
In 2007 when I began traveling in Peru and South America, I noticed that many toilets outside the hotels, did not have seats. I found this to be pretty common all over Peru and other places. For women, especially older women, this can be not just an annoyance but a potential for health problems.
Best Packing Guide for Travelers to Machu Picchu
Are you traveling to Machu Picchu, Peru this year? The comprehensive Adios Adventure Travel packing list is your best resource for preparing for your trip to Machu Picchu. Whether you're hiking or traveling by train, we provide detailed information to help you decide how much is too much, and how to choose only the ess
My Trip to An Inca Rope Bridge: What I Learned About Community
In June 2019 I rode 4 hours by car from Cusco, Peru to a small community in the Andes Mountains called Q'eswachaka. Jorki was our driver, Hubert our guide, Beebe my gringa friend, and Mario, one of our company trail cooks. (Who was surely sent from heaven to let earthlings know that when it's our time to cross into the
Peru Maras Salt Ponds Closed to Pedestrians
Effective June 2019, visitors will not longer be permitted to walk among the Maras Terraced Salt Ponds. Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the historic canyon has a legacy of being part of the economy since Inca times. Naturally occurring salt drains through the canyon where it's collected in ponds
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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