Peru

While some markets in Latin America can be overwhelming thanks to their smells and craziness, we found Cuzco’s San Pedro Market to be wonderfully organized and clean!

We finally made it to Machu Picchu, one of the biggest items on our bucket list. The ancient Inca city did not disappoint – definitely a highlight of all our travels!

This week’s Polaroid encapsulates the short, sad story of Jess breaking her ankle in Cusco, Peru.

I always thought that to see wildlife and seabirds out in the sea in Peru, I would have to visit the Ballestas Islands, often dubbed “the poor men’s Galapagos”. After …

Don’t make the mistake of skipping Cuzco when you visit Machu Picchu! The city itself is well worth a visit, and there’s much more to see than Machu Picchu… Find out what:

Yes, laptops (and iPods!) can get altitude sickness, too! We tell you from what altitude on you have to be careful, and how you can prevent your hard drive crashing when traveling in high altitudes.

We fell head over heels in love with Cuzco, especially with the gorgeous San Blas neighborhood with its narrow, steep and winding street and colonial houses.