Peru

One of the most popular countries in South America, for those craving adrenaline-filled adventures, exquisite cuisine and breathtaking mountain ranges...

Whether you're a day hiker looking to get a taste of the Peruvian Andes or a trekker on a mission to do the Santa Cruz trail, Huaraz, the trekking capital of Peru has a little something for everyone...

Speaking to my hostel's reception, they recommended heading to the markets in Pisac. I wasn't sure but as the collectivo stop was right around the corner, I thought why not ponder around the markets on a gorgeous day.

The ancient salt mines in Maras are still used as they were during Inca times. First created sometime around the 1400s, natural streams fill the pools...

Whether it's the Inca Trail, The Salkantay Trek, hiking to Rainbow Mountain or visiting the ruins in Sacred Valley, Cusco will be the starting point for...

There's a point on your travels where your bucket list goes out the window and you start partaking in random activities...

Having hiked Laguna 69, Laguna Churup and spent a day doing the acclimatisation hike to Laguna Wilcacocha, I wondered if doing another hike in Huaraz would maybe be overdoing it. I weighed up staying another night...

Hopping off the overnight bus from Cusco to Arequipa on a slow-moving Sunday, I dropped my bag off at my hostel. With my camera at the ready, I set off exploring one of Peru's most...

If you're visiting Arequipa then you may have heard a thing or two about the Colca Canyon. Famous for being one of the deepest canyons throughout the world, at a depth of 3270 metres it's Peru's third biggest attraction. The hike through the Colca Canyon has no easy route, much of it is downhill to start with and a steep incline to finish. The views are breathtaking.

The Salkantay Trek is the first time I've covered such large distances and altitude in a short space of time...

Cloudy and misunderstood. There's something refreshing and attractive about its charcoal cliffs sweeping across the shoreline. Chaotic traffic bordering the coastline, a city clouded in history, exquisite gastronomy, eye-catching murals splattered with...

I almost didn't make it to Palccoyo rainbow mountain. As it turned out, it's one of my favourite adventures of Peru. You've probably heard of the famous Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Splattered across social media, no one even knew about...

Hiking the Salkantay Trek has been one of my highlights from my travels so far. Peru is all about hiking and I showed up totally unprepared. I signed up to do the trek the night before and before I knew it I was leaving a few hours later...

Nestled at the heart of Arequipa, often referred to a city-within-a-city, The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena founded in 1579, less than 40 years after the Spanish arrived. Women from various backgrounds have entered the convent to serve as...

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain was high on my list. Initially checking out the prices of tours with numerous agencies in Cusco, it just didn't feel worthwhile to spend between $20-40 only to get to Rainbow Mountain and find that...

Picture yourself looking down at dazzling turquoise waters lying beneath cascading waterfalls and gorgeous glaciers, occasionally hearing the loud thunder of a distant avalanche. It's no wonder that Laguna 69 is at the top of any hikers list visiting Huaraz and not to be missed.

Eager to visit and somewhat selfishly have it all to myself, I spent a few good hours researching online and talking to locals. Here's a step by step guide on how to visit away from the tour groups....

Located in the Huascarán National Park around 1.5 hours outside of Huaraz, Laguna Churup is one of the few lakes that can be done on your own without a guide or a tour bus. If you're looking to hike somewhere without the crowds of tour buses...