Travel Guides

• Peru

From Lima to Machu Picchu: How to Get There

There are many options to travel from Lima to Machu Picchu but journeys usually include a combination of plane, bus and train. From Lima, all travellers will first need t... Read more

• Peru

Huayhuash Circuit Trek: The Trek Less Explored

The Huayhuash trek route involves a circular route of 120 km around the mighty Huayhuash mountain range with several peaks above 6,000 m. The highest point in the trek, Y... Read more

• Peru

10 Best Hotels Near Machu Picchu - From Budget To Luxury

Unless you arrive on foot via the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will certainly have to spend a night in the town of Aguas Calientes (also called Machu Picchu Puebl... Read more

• Iceland

Drangajokull Glacier: Witness the Midnight Sun

Iceland’s most northern glacier, Drangajokull is located in the remote Westfjords of northern Iceland. Despite its isolated location, this special glacier is worth ... Read more

• Peru

Best of Peruvian Food: 10 Dishes You Need to Try

Over the last decade or so, the rest of the world has begun to wake up to something Peruvians have always known: theirs is a diverse and exciting cuisine the equal of any... Read more

• Peru

Top 12 Things To Do in Cusco

Cusco is Peru’s most compelling city, combining layers of history from the days of the Incan empire, through the Spanish colonial period and right up to modern time... Read more

• Peru

Choquequirao Trek: A Challenging Alternative to the Inca Trail

For those looking for an authentic and challenging alternative to the overcrowded Inca Trail, the Choquequirao trek, taking you out to the lesser-known ruins of Choquequ... Read more

• Peru

10 Things to Do in Lima

Lima is one of the largest cities on the South American continent, a vast agglomeration and home to an estimated 10 million people. Founded in 1535, it is a city that is ... Read more

• Iceland

Vatnajökull Glacier: The Largest Glacier in Europe

Not only is Vatnajökull glacier the biggest one in Iceland, it’s the largest in Europe! In fact, covering 8,100 square km, Vatnajökull covers more land t... Read more

• Iceland

Thingvellir National Park: As Old As Iceland

What makes the Thingvellir National Park different than other national parks in Iceland? With a history dating back to the end of the first millennia, Thingvellir has a ... Read more

• Nepal
• Peru
• Tanzania

Health and Safety while Trekking, Including Altitude Sickness

Trekking is generally very rewarding and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While trekking is not dangerous, health and safety should always be a top priority. Whether you'... Read more

• Nepal
• Peru
• Tanzania

What to Pack for Trekking? Equipment Guide

In order to fully enjoy your trek in the Himalayas, Peru, Tanzania, or any other trek in the world, having the right trekking equipment is essential - both safety and com... Read more