A Guide to Getting to Machu Picchu

One of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is a must-see sometime in your life! There are a few different ways to get there – by car, by train, by foot or a combination. Car transportation can be booked at one of many travel booths in the Cusco city center. The hike, which […]

What To Expect Hiking Rainbow Mountain in Peru

We were back and forth almost every day on the Rainbow Mountain trek. On our last day in Cusco, we had to make a decision finally. I read posts that explained the trek as a nightmare and disappointment. The 17,000 ft elevation, paired with a 6km hike in the unpredictable elements, with 12+ hour day […]

How to spend 4 days in Cusco, Peru

Cusco is known for being the gateway to Machu Picchu and other amazing wonders like Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake. Cusco deserves to be explored and appreciated on its own as well! Sitting at almost 11,000 feet, Cusco has so much charm and culture to be discovered. If you haven’t heard about cacao tea yet, […]

Why Not to Skip Lima, Peru

My expectations were set low for Lima; it seemed like a stopover city on the way to Cusco. Researching Peru was about how all beautiful Machu Picchu is, the charming city of Cusco, and all the day trips. In my opinion, Lima is very overlooked and underrated! It’s a beautiful seaside city with lots to […]