In our first five months in South America, Neil and I were able to visit four of the most famous shopping meccas of Ecuador and Peru.
Beyond the Hotels – Big City Homestays in South America
Unlike hostals, hotels, and hospedajes, a homestay is often a rented room in a private home.
A Detour to Peru’s Chavin de Huantar
Ancash lies quietly to the north of Lima, ignored by too many people who hop past to the golden northern beaches, the central jungle, or Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Christmas Party with the South American Explorers Club in Lima, Peru
Year-round the organization offers great advice and concrete information about traveling through South America.
Marching with the Band during La Fiesta Mama Negra
Down the spine of the Andes Mountains just one hour south of Quito, the city of Latacunga fills its streets with streamers and parades the cathedral’s statue of the Virgin and Child through several neighborhoods.
Mistura: Peru’s Festival Of Food
Lima is often referred to as the Gastronomic Capital of Latin America and going to the annual food festival Mistura is a great way to find out why.
