Neelasha Bhattacharjee
Machu Picchu: was it everything I had hoped it would be?
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...
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Neelasha Bhattacharjee
May 283 min read
The Peruvian Souvenir Supply Chain
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...
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Holden Korbey
May 283 min read
Movie Review: Madeinusa
The 2006 movie "Madeinusa" follows a small, isolated Andean community through a fictional religious ceremony that exposes the village's...
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Samuel D'Amico
May 282 min read
My Top Five Peruvian Dishes (so far)
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...
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Samuel D'Amico
May 282 min read
Who let the dogs out?
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...
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Natalia Freedman
May 283 min read
Museo Larco and the lesser known side of ancient Peru
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...
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Samuel D'Amico
May 281 min read
A Tour of the Eco and Urban Diversity of Perú, in photos
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...
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Claire Arney
May 273 min read
Machu Picchu: A Sarcastic Take
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...
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Neelasha Bhattacharjee
May 272 min read
Peru's Café Culture (or lack of thereof)
There is undoubtedly nothing that makes me feel more American than walking the streets of Cuzco with my oversized backpack, on the hunt...
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Claire Arney
May 273 min read
Boeing Coming to the Sacred Valley
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...
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Holden Korbey
May 273 min read
My Soundtrack to Lima and Cusco
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...
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Blake Enwiller
May 271 min read
The (un)Glamorous Aspects of Attending Machu Picchu
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...
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Claire Arney
May 273 min read
Soccer Integral to Peruvian Culture
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...
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Blake Enwiller
May 272 min read
Fútbol in the Andes
Along the banks of the Urubamba River, a small town built along the river thrives. That town, Aguascalientes, is located amongst the lush...
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Alexia Radzyminski
May 272 min read
Behind the Scenes of Adventuring to Machu Picchu
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...
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Blake Enwiller
May 272 min read
Tourist Traps
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...
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Emily Sathy
May 271 min read
Attitudes of and Towards Tourists at Machu Picchu
Though I absolutely enjoyed our trip to Machu Picchu, I was surprised by both the attitude of tourists towards one another and the...
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Holden Korbey
May 272 min read
Revisionist History in the Incan Ruins of Peru
Much like in Malcolm Gladwell's acclaimed podcast series, tour guides in Peru engage in revisionist history when showing tourist...
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minakhekmatkhan
May 272 min read
Importance of Local Ingredients & Soups
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...
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Natalia Freedman
May 273 min read
Urban soundscapes of Cusco
Interacting with the local environment of Cusco really is nothing short of a multi-sensory experience. Sounds are one of the key...
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