Huacachina Oasis
The Oasis of Huacachina stands out as a striking contrast to the towering sand dunes that surround the town. The coast of Southern Peru is dominated by the Sechura desert, … Continue Reading Huacachina Oasis
The Ballestas Islands
Located just off the coast from Paracas (about 3-hours south of Lima) is the small island chain known as the Ballestas Islands. These rocky islands are only accessible by boat from … Continue Reading The Ballestas Islands
Paracas National Reserve
The small town of Paracas is a stopover for most overlanders who are traveling south from Lima. While the town itself is nice, what draws people here are the natural … Continue Reading Paracas National Reserve
Lima, Peru
The first stop on our South America adventure was Peru. This meant that we would be flying into Lima to begin the festivities. The city is a big sprawling mess, … Continue Reading Lima, Peru
Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor & Arequipa
The Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest – almost twice as deep as the Grand Canyon – with a depth of over 3200-meters. It is a spectacular sight … Continue Reading Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor & Arequipa
The 5-day Salkantay Trek in Pictures
The Salkantay Trek is a 5-day hike through the mountains, which takes you from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back again. We chose this one as an alternative to the … Continue Reading The 5-day Salkantay Trek in Pictures
Cusco & The Sacred Valley of the Inca
Cusco was supposed to be the gateway to Machu Picchu. It was supposed to be somewhere we stopped on the way somewhere else. Instead, it quickly became one of our … Continue Reading Cusco & The Sacred Valley of the Inca
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
When we decided to start planning our trip to South America, the number one goal we set our sights on was a visit to Machu Picchu. Located in the jungles … Continue Reading The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu: Lost City in the Clouds
Machu Picchu was one of our main targets when we were planning our trip to South America in the fall of 2017. We landed in Lima and had just over a … Continue Reading Machu Picchu: Lost City in the Clouds