While Machu Picchu is one of 7 wonders of the world and is an undeniably uber-popular tourist destination, I think I could argue that it...

On our excursion to Pisac, a small town at the foot of the mountains just a few hours outside of Cuzco, we made a stop at the historic...

The 2006 movie "Madeinusa" follows a small, isolated Andean community through a fictional religious ceremony that exposes the village's...

5) Tacu Tacu If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be rice. That's why it's clear I have to have Tacu Tacu on...

In Cusco and many of the smaller towns we have visited a large number of dogs have been lying around on the streets in varying states of...

Upon coming to Peru and learning some superficial knowledge about the country, I had the idea that this was a country of a thousand-year...

One thing that has surprised me a lot is the diversity of landscapes, both natural and urban, that Perú has to offer. In our short time...

The experience of Machu Picchu transcended my ability to put anything into proper prose. To do it any justice and to try to express my...

There is undoubtedly nothing that makes me feel more American than walking the streets of Cuzco with my oversized backpack, on the hunt...

This past weekend, we ventured once again into the Sacred Valley on our way to Machu Picchu. We climbed the hills out of Cusco and almost...

1. Atrévete-te-te - Calle 13 I heard this song playing on low volume from Elvira's phone during our first breakfast in Lima while she...

Most pictures you see of trips to Machu Picchu are, of course, of the ruins themselves. I recorded a vlog to show the whole day's journey...

At the bottom of the sacred valley, the town of Aguas Calientes sits, acting as the launch pad for visits to Machu Picchu. As such, the...

Along the banks of the Urubamba River, a small town built along the river thrives. That town, Aguascalientes, is located amongst the lush...

As soon as I learned this Maymester would include a visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, I knew it was an opportunity I...

As a self-professed nerd, there are few better ways to spend a night than playing a round of pub trivia. Fortunately, by some divine...

Though I absolutely enjoyed our trip to Machu Picchu, I was surprised by both the attitude of tourists towards one another and the...

Much like in Malcolm Gladwell's acclaimed podcast series, tour guides in Peru engage in revisionist history when showing tourist...

As I discussed my plans to travel to Peru with friends and family, many assumed that my diet would consist mainly of rice and beans, as...

Interacting with the local environment of Cusco really is nothing short of a multi-sensory experience. Sounds are one of the key...