Peru Travel Guide: Machu Picchu by Train

Posted on December 29, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

The backpacker train to Machu Picchu rocks on its tracks the entire way from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. Luckily I’m not prone to motion sickness and the gentle rocking almost lulled me to sleep despite my struggle to stay alert. The couple in their late 50s who were sitting adjacent to my boyfriend and I [...]

Peru Travel Guide: The Best of Lima Hotels Peru

Posted on December 22, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Any seasoned traveler knows that a hotel choice can make or break a vacation. That’s why it is essential to study your options carefully before making up your mind on a hotel. Lima is, of course, no exception and may even be more confusing due to its gigantic size and its myriad hotel options. The [...]

South America Travel Guide: Argentina and Brazil Make Top Ten Lists by Lonely Planet

Posted on December 22, 2010 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Last month we reported that Lonely Planet is publishing their famous top ten lists for the coming year. The company just published their Top Ten Best Value Destinations, and Best Places to Get Dance Fever lists and we were thrilled to see that more of our favorite destinations are making an appearance. Among the highlights [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Top Three Luxury Puno Peru Hotels

Posted on December 17, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

No trip to Peru is complete without visiting the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. Composed entirely of totora reeds and inhabited by the local Uros communities, the islands slowly drift across the tranquil lake that separates Peru from Bolivia. Sailing through this magical landscape, at a dizzying height of 12,421 ft (3,860m), and exploring the [...]

Ecuador Travel Guide: Outdoor Activities in Ecuador

Posted on December 17, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Just on the other side of Peru’s northern coastal desert is a tropical oasis known as Ecuador. Graced with green banana trees, verdant valleys, terrific hikes and horseback riding through its national parks, mainland Ecuador has a lot to offer travelers. If you plan to visit Ecuador to take a Galapagos tour, consider spending an [...]

Costa Rica Travel Guide: Off the beaten track, The Magical Rio Celeste

Posted on December 9, 2010 - Category Costa Rica | Leave a Comment

Costa Rica is world-renowned for its beautiful nature and multitude of national parks filled with volcanoes and incredible landscapes. The only drawback is that, unfortunately, you are usually not the only person present admiring the paradisiacal beauty. Sometimes it can feel like everywhere you go, a flock of tourists have decided to follow you and [...]

Ecuador Travel Guide: Bathing in Baños

Posted on December 9, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Considered the playground of Ecuador, Baños is a small town nestled into the foot of the active Tungurahua Volcano alongside the Pastaza River, surrounded by lush green mountains and roaring waterfalls. A place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years, Baños’ main attractions are still to this day the Basilica dedicated to the Lady of the [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Lima Stepping into the Future

Posted on December 3, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

With its gigantic avenues, impressive traffic jams, and continuous day and night movement, Lima is the perfect example of a booming dynamic South American capital. Although it is usually neglected in favor of Peru’s world-wide celebrated countryside filled with mysterious history, glorious landscapes, and stunning archeological sites, a Lima tour is a must for travelers [...]