A New Year’s Reflection On My Peruvian Love Affair
Someone posted on an Expats in Peru group today suggesting that we end the year on a positive note and think […]
Author: UPT
What’s New for the 2018 Inca Trail?
The main thing that’s new for the 2018 Inca Trail is that permits have already gone on sale, as of October 5th. […]
New Rules for Machu Picchu 2017 – Part 1
By Maureen Santucci Why part one and when is part two coming out you ask? Vamos a ver, como siempre… as […]
Welcome Home to Arequipa… at the Villa Elisa
By Maureen Santucci While I admit that I usually have a pretty easy time making myself comfortable anywhere, it […]
Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu in the Rainy Season
By Maureen Santucci How bad is the rainy season? Is it ok to travel to Machu Picchu and Cusco during that […]
Do You Really Need a Tour Guide in Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley?
Ok, so I’m biased. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best guides in the area, so for me […]
Secret Inner Workings of the Classic Inca Trail
By Maureen Santucci Ok, not really. But a lot of people don’t realize how it works, so let me break it down […]
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Always and Forever a Pilgrimage
I recently had the chance to hike the Inca Trail again, for the first time in several years. It was a great […]