Travel Guides

Lima isn't the reason most people travel to Peru. For many travellers, it's simply the place where their international flight lands before heading straight to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Huaraz or somewhere else in the country. But I think Lima deserves a little more time. Is it the most beautiful city in Peru? Probably not. But spend a few days here and you'll discover three very different sides of the capital: the colonial architecture and chaotic streets of the historic cent

Most people experience Lake Titicaca in just a few hours. They leave Puno early in the morning, stop at the famous floating Uros Islands, spend a little time on one of the main islands and are back in the city before sunset. There's nothing wrong with that. But after spending two nights on the lake, one on Amantaní and another on Taquile, I can confidently say that slowing down completely changes the experience. This guide includes everything I wish I'd known before visiting