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Someone posted on an Expats in Peru group today suggesting that we end the year on a positive note and think of things we enjoy about living in Peru. (This group often seems to be used as a place to vent about what people DON\u2019T like.) As I love living here, and people visiting […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
The main thing that\u2019s new for the 2018 Inca Trail is that permits have already gone on sale, as of October 5th. This is a huge departure from earlier years in which they did not go on sale until the beginning of the year. Each business day will cover successive months until the 17th, when […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
By Maureen Santucci Why part one and when is part two coming out you ask? Vamos a ver, como siempre\u2026 as always, we\u2019ll see. Here\u2019s why: The new rules go into effect as of July 1, 2017. Doing this in the midst of high tourist season is sure to cause a fair amount of […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
By Maureen Santucci While I admit that I usually have a pretty easy time making myself comfortable anywhere, it would be hard not to feel at home at Villa Elisa in Arequipa. My first visit here will definitely not be my last, and I found myself wishing that I had a week […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Ok, so I\u2019m biased. I\u2019ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best guides in the area, so for me the answer is a resounding YES!! But I\u2019ll explain a bit about how it works here, and you can decide for yourself. First of all, something I had no idea of before I […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
By Maureen Santucci Ok, not really. But a lot of people don\u2019t realize how it works, so let me break it down for you. First of all, hiking on the trail requires a permit which must be purchased through a travel agency licensed to provide service on the Inca Trail. Unique Peru Tours does not […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>