Sustainable travel: How to support local communities and economies in Peru
Follow our tips to ensure your trip to Peru is a moral and sustainable one.
Author Rachel Ricks
Rachel Ricks
Rachel lives and breathes travel. She has become particularly fond of Peru as she loves big mountains and ancient cultures, so she ended up living there for six months. She likes the challenge of traveling on a budget and she makes a point of really getting to know places inside-out.
Green path: How to trek responsibly
From day hikes to the long haul of the Inca Trail, check our tips for how to trek responsibly.
Climbing the Old Mountain: Tips and advice for hiking Machu Picchu Mountain
Each and every day thousands of people venture up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Only a brave few choose to test their fitness on the Old Mountain.
Tech Geek’s Guide to Traveling in Argentina
Tips from how to use your cell phone while you’re away, to plugging in those essential appliances, find all the information you’ll need to be prepared for your stay in Argentina.
Weaving wonderwomen of Awamaki [Interview]
A Responsible Travel Q&A with Laura Bennett, Programs Director for Awamaki, an NGO that works with traditional weavers in the Ollantaytambo community.
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Learn why a self-proclaimed chocolate addict opened a store in Cusco.
Mistura 2013: In celebration of Peru’s food
Taste some of Peru´s finest treats at Mistura, South America´s largest culinary festival.
A Cusco treat, Peruvian chocolate
Chocolate-lovers heading to Cusco will be delightfully surprised to discover the delicious secret of this Andean city.
Top 3 zip-lining destinations in Costa Rica
Experience the hair-raising thrill of zip-lining through Costa Rica’s jungle.
The gift of electricity for a Peruvian family in Lake Titicaca
Two travelers give a Peruvian family the gift of electricity after being humbled by their hospitality.