We’ve all heard the saying, “it’s about the journey, not the destination.” Well, these trains are living proof.  In the face of skyrocketing flight prices and reliably chaotic airports, more travelers are turning to trains than ever before. Plenty of trains are scenic, trendy, and comfortable – but some trains are more than just a …

One of the best parts of traveling to a new destination is getting to taste new flavors and foods you’ve never experienced before.  There are places where even common and popular dishes just taste differently—better and richer in flavor— and you just can’t get enough. By trying traditional dishes, travelers also get to learn about …

Peru is a beautiful country with a rich heritage and is a popular destination for travelers hoping to explore the culture, meet the wildlife, and trek to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the country’s most popular tourist attraction. …

Visiting Machu Picchu is a bucket list experience for many travelers. This ancient Incan citadel built in the 15th century is the most-visited destination in Peru, and for good reasons. It’s incredibly well-preserved, and its dramatic location surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains makes for an unforgettable experience. But Machu Picchu made headlines earlier this year after …

The news coming out of Peru has not been very promising in recent months, with protests gripping the country, forcing the closure of the country’s most famous site, Machu Picchu, and bringing tourism to a halt. However, the recent announcement that the famed archeological site will reopen to tourists Wednesday, February 15th is a long …

The world-famous tourist attraction Machu Picchu has been closed indefinitely because of ongoing protests in Peru. Entrance to the site, the Inca Trail Network, and rail services in the area have all been suspended by Peruvian officials. 418 visitors, including 148 foreign tourists, were stranded at the site for hours on Saturday but have since …

This week, numerous protests erupted across Peru over an apparent democratic backsliding, leading to the removal of the sitting President, widespread civil unrest – including the storming of airports and cancellation of flights – and a 30-day state of emergency. With this in mind, many travelers are now wondering: is it time to cancel their …

Peru Returns To Normal Tourism After 2.5 Years Of Restrictions After two and a half years with some of the strictest rules in the world, Peru has finally dropped all COVID-related restrictions, returning to normal tourism. Visitors will be able to travel freely to this South American nation once again. The state of emergency decree …

My Experience In One Of The World’s Most Popular Tourist Attractions There was no way we were heading to Machu Picchu and not doing the Inca Trail. The pretentious traveler in me wouldn’t allow it. The four-day trek is the stuff of bucket list dreams, and only seeing the old Incan Citadel wasn’t going to …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States recently updated its Travel Notice page and moved four countries in its COVID-19 Travel Recommendations section.  All countries were previously in “Level 2: COVID-19 Moderate”, but due to increasing cases in these locations, the agency is now considering these destinations as high risk. …

Machu Picchu is now finally open once more to all tourists – without any Covid-19 restrictions in place. The Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage Site – named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 – had previously had a series of strict Covid-19 regulations that travelers had to adhere to in order …

Peru is a popular tourism destination for Americans and travelers all over the world. Travelers are eager to trek the beloved Machu Picchu, dine on marvelous Peruvian cuisine, lounge on beautiful beaches, and enjoy their diverse culture.  Peru, like many other countries, had its tourism industry destroyed by the pandemic. Now, this exciting country started …