Chachapoyas – Gocta Waterfall & Kuélap

Chachapoyas is a small town in northern Peru, relatively off the main tourist path, and my last stop in Peru before crossing the border into Ecuador. Its popularity on the tourist circuit is growing mainly…

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Hiking the 8 day Huayhuash Trek

The Huayhuash circuit in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca is widely considered one of the top ten treks in the world. The 8 day trek through mountain passes, valleys and past glacial lakes peaked my interest –…

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Hiking the 4 day Santa Cruz Trek

When in the hiking capital of Peru, I knew I wanted to do a multi day trek. I’d heard about Santa Cruz and the longer and more challenging Huayhuash. Although I was super keen to…

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Hiking in Huaraz

With the magnificent Cordillera Blanca and stunning Huascarán National Park on its doorstep, Huaraz is the hiking capital of Peru. On my first trip to Peru in 2017, I’d wanted to go to Huaraz –…

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Second time in Cusco, plus Machu Picchu with Mum

After my visit to the Aguas Turquesas in Ayacucho, I went to Cusco. Yep, for the second time!! I’d already been back in 2017! This time around I had a special visitor – my Mum!!…

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The Aguas Turquesas of Ayacucho

The Aguas Turquesas or the Millpu pools are a group of twenty natural pools located in the Huancaraylla district in the Ayacucho region. They have an incredible turquoise colour!! I didn’t know about them on…

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Mendoza – Vineyards, Hot Springs & Horse Riding

Mendoza is Argentina’s most famous wine region. I headed to Mendoza from Salta and had four days to see the city and surrounding area. Here’s what I got up to in Mendoza…it’s not all wine…

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Cafayate and Wine

Having spent a couple of days exploring the northern towns in the Jujuy region, I headed back south to the Salta province to Cafayate which lies in the Calchaquí Valley. It’s a beautiful area surrounded…

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