Travel Stories

Nov 19, 2022 • 8 min read

Peru is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts as all roads seem to lead to a superb hiking trail. Here's our pick of the best.

Nov 18, 2022 • 6 min read

With the Andes, the Amazon rainforest and an epic coastline, Peru is a wonderland for adventurers. Here are the country's best experiences.

Nov 16, 2022 • 9 min read

With mountains, jungle and sea, Peru has activities and experiences that are as varied as its terrain. Here are the best places to visit on a trip to Peru.

Nov 12, 2022 • 8 min read

Exploring Peru is a real adventure and worth every minute of extra planning. Here’s our guide to getting around when you get there.

Nov 11, 2022 • 8 min read

Whether you're a city-lover stopping in the foodie capital of Lima or an adventurer heading for the Inca Trail, your perfect Peru vacation starts here.

Nov 6, 2022 • 7 min read

Traveling to lesser-known pre-Incan archaeological sites, lush jungles and tranquil beaches almost always requires a bit of land transport in Peru.

Aug 25, 2021 • 4 min read

Find which nationalities require a visa to visit Peru, the duration of a typical tourist visa and how to extend your stay.

Apr 13, 2021 • 6 min read

Cloud-scraping peaks, lush rainforests, and rivers teeming with life all intertwine in Peru's kaleidoscope of natural wonders. Here are our top picks for this…

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Get to know the history behind Peru's most famous site: the fascinating Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Jul 22, 2020 • 5 min read

From desert to coast, here are some of the most beautiful drives in the Americas to inspire your next road trip.

Apr 30, 2020 • 6 min read

A writer attempts to return to Italy from Peru upon learning that his parents had passed away from COVID-19.

Sep 5, 2019 • 5 min read

The northern city of Chachapoyas is one of Peru’s fastest growing destinations. Here's how to see the ruins and enjoy the town far from the crowds.

Jun 28, 2019 • 5 min read

What if we didn’t have porters to help us achieve our bucket-list trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? No one to help carry our clothes, tents, gear,…

May 22, 2019 • 3 min read

The solstices hold spiritual and religious meaning in societies around the world, and many of our modern day solstice celebrations have long historical…

Apr 15, 2019 • 6 min read

In the lush valleys of southern Peru, every year between March and April, grapes designated for pisco are harvested, fermented and distilled in order to…

Feb 18, 2019 • 4 min read

Cuzco and the Sacred Valley are no travel secrets – iconic Inca ruins dot the region and world-class hikes wind through its hills, drawing people from all…

Oct 30, 2018 • 5 min read

The Inca Trail is one of the most famous treks in the world, hosting thousands of hikers each year looking to experience the historic path that stretches…

Aug 21, 2018 • 5 min read

Most travelers on a debut tour of Peru struggle to tear themselves away from the evocative ruins of Machu Picchu. But the so-called "lost city of the…

Aug 7, 2018 • 5 min read

More demanding than southern Peru’s Inca Trail and lesser known than neighboring Cordillera Blanca, the Cordillera Huayhuash suits most better as a…

Aug 1, 2018 • 4 min read

While many head to Peru to explore rainforests and mountain ranges, the country's dramatic northern coast is a wonder of its own. Combine surf and…

Jun 14, 2018 • 5 min read

How did a quaint town in the Peruvian Amazon, some 280 miles from Lima, come to play host to the nation’s top annual music festival? Based on its history,…

May 12, 2018 • 3 min read

It's the most famous hike in South America – perhaps the world – and a must-do, life-changing experience. Hiking the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley…