Peru is a county located in western South America. The countries Ecuador and Colombia border it to the north while…

Rock Slide Adventures from Arequipa to Iquitos!
Rock Slide Adventures We had quite the adventure traveling from our last stop in southern Peru, the beautiful mountainous and…

5 Things to do in Arequipa, Peru!
The Spanish Colonial Town of Arequipa Peru Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city and between it being a UNESCO World…

Lessons Learned From a Border Crossing!
Border Crossing Fiasco! We were thankful to arrive in Copacabana, Bolivia after having a mix-up at immigration on the border…

Three Locations You Must Visit in Huancayo!
Huancayo, Peru While completing my independent study in Ayacucho over the summer, I decided to visit Huancayo, Peru because I had a…

The Journey from Ayacucho to Huancayo!
Traveling from Ayacucho to Huancayo When living in Ayacucho for the summer, I decided to travel to Huancayo to visit…

Four Places to Visit in Lima Peru!
Lima is the capital city of Peru and is filled with an endless amount of treasures to experience from the…

The Famous Peruvian Arch Formation Which Sadly No Longer Exists
Paracas National Reserve After visiting the Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas in Spanish) or what is commonly known as the Poor…

The Ballestas Islands are the Poor Man’s Galapagos!
Ballestas Islands After experiencing the sand, sun and friendly atmosphere of the oasis of Huacachina, I continued north to Pisco…

Sandboarding in the Oasis Town of Huacachina!
Sandboarding in the Oasis Town of Huacachina I arrived to the desert town of Ica on a late night bus…