AS IF ONE NIGHT OF FUN WASN'T ENOUGH, Claudia, Alejandro and I, started drinking beer while we hiked our way up to Christo Blanco. From what I've learned, beers are good sources of hydration. We passed several narrow trails with dogs. With "cervezas" on our hands, the dogs did not dare attack. There were crowds…Read more D14 [Cusco] A Beer-y Fun Day

AFTER MEETING EMMA AT THE BUS STATION AND SAYING OUR LAST GOODBYES, I WENT ON A 8 HOUR BUS JOURNEY TO CUSCO. The ride was not as bad as I thought it would be, even better because of the beautiful views along the way. My stay at Pisko & Soul was booked several weeks earlier.…Read more D13 [Cusco] Salsa Picante

COMPARED TO AMANTANI, ISLA TAQUILE IS SLIGHTLY MORE TOURISTY. We left our homestay family early in the morning so that we can get to this island way before everyone else comes pouring in. The only mode of transportation on the island is on foot via steep walkways. Walking uphill is a difficult task, but the…Read more D12 [Lake Titicaca] Arches and Hills

OUR BUS GATHERED 30 OF US TO A NEARBY DOCK. The floating Islands of Uros are one of the main attractions on Lake Titicaca. There are literally hundreds of these man made islands, each constructed and inhabited by Aymara-speaking indigenous people. They began weaving reeds into islands in an effort to isolate themselves from other…Read more D11 [Lake Titicaca] Floating on the Island

PERU IS LIKE A MAGNET, it attracts like-minded adventurers and dreamers. I’ve always been fascinated with how people end up thousand of miles away from the comfort of their homes. Yesterday, during my bone breaking bus ride to Puno, I met with fellow Taiwanese ZhenRui and YanLing. The two honeymooners chose Peru and Bolivia, instead…Read more D10 [Puno] Healthy Festivities

HOW COULD YOU SLEEP AMIDST THE EXCITEMENT OF WITNESSING A CONDOR IN FLIGHT? Me, Janelle, Aliocha and Robin decided to bike uphill to the Cruz del Condor before daybreak. This allowed us to arrive at the condor watching site before all the groups come in. The roads were steep and sometimes unpaved but the views…Read more D9 [Colca Canyon] Singing While You’re Out of Breath

A MUST DO ACTIVITY IN AREQUIPA IS TO VISIT THE COLCA CANYON, which is one of the deepest in the world. To get here, it's easier just to book a tour. Most tours go for 2 days, either a round trip back to Arequipa, or onwards to Cusco. I booked one that allowed me to…Read more D8 [Colca Canyon] Fresh New Besties

AREQUIPA IS TRULY BONITO (BEAUTIFUL)! Snow capped mountains surround the city and serves as a majestic backdrop everywhere you go. There are several good viewpoints around the city. One famous one is the Sachaca mirador. With only 6 soles, you can climb up a small hill and experience a 360 degree view of the city and…Read more D7 [Arequipa] Bonito!

PERU IS A WONDERFUL COUNTRY TO TRAVEL IN, significantly easier if you have some basic Spanish skills. After spending a week practicing more sign language gestures than Spanish, I've decided to stay for a few more days in Arequipa and make good use of its cheap and high quality Spanish classes. The guesthouse Casa de…Read more D6 [Arequipa] Espanol es muy difficile

WHEN IN LATIN AMERICA, SALSA! And with salsa, I mean both the sauce and the saucy dance. Although Arequipa may not be your typical salsa city, its fantastic views and warm weather make every travelers' feet happy dancing. Not wanting to waste any time, I sashayed my way to the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, which…Read more D5 [Arequipa] Salsa amigos