Cusco, Peru
Tweet Cusco was once an ancient Incan city. It is now a Mecca for tourists and adventurers wanting a peek into a once mighty civilization that was conquered by the Spanish in 1534. It is an amazing city with tons of things to do and …
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South America
Tweet South America, the Adventure Ends? Machu Picchu This article is a recap of our journey through South America, and although the two regions are similar they are also vastly different. Where do I begin? For starters, the cultural experience seemed a bit more gritty …
Machu Picchu, Seeing is Believing
Tweet Machu Picchu has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I have been fortunate to see many of the magnificent manmade wonders of the world including the Great Pyramids in Egypt, the Parthenon in Greece, the Great Wall of …
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Cusco, Peru – Heart of Inca Empire
Tweet Cusco The approach to the Cusco airport was through a shallow valley with low hills on either side. This was in sharp contrast to the rugged peaks we would later see in the Sacred Valley and at Machu Picchu. It was an amazing experience …
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Lima, Peru
Tweet A Blend of Old and New Worlds City sprawl With nearly seven million inhabitants, Lima is one of the largest cities in South America, and is the undisputed business center for the entire country. It has been the nation’s capital since being discovered by …
