My Travel Stories

Street food in Peru

Peru is known for potatoes. There are so many types of potatoes, our guide said it was thousands of varieties, and they are in many of the dishes served both hot and cold. One potato based dish was prevelant called Causa. This was a mashed yellow potato layered with fillings like tuna or chicken salad....Read more.

Why stay in Aguas Calientes?

Some clients ask why they are staying in Aguas Calients instead of right at Machu Picchu during their stay in Peru. To answer the question, you have to understand the logistics and geography of the area. There is one 5 star deluxe hotel atop the mountain at Machu Picchu called The Sanctuary. That...Read more.