There are countless reasons to visit Peru; the ceviche and Pisco sours, gorgeous valleys and beautiful brightly colored textiles, just to name a few. But for many, the chance to take the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the ancient city, is reason enough. There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu: by bus or… Continue reading Hiking the Inca Trail
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These 5 Destinations Offer Horseback Riding For All Levels
Are you an avid horseback rider, or simply do it as a casual hobby? Have you ever thought of incorporating equestrian activity into your travels? Whether you’re in the desert, the woods, or on the beach, riding a horse is a special way to explore your surroundings. Even though it’s a safe activity, there is… Continue reading These 5 Destinations Offer Horseback Riding For All Levels
Where Would Americans Travel If They Had Two Consecutive Weeks of Vacation? Here Are Some Ideas
If you’re not from The United States, the title might perplex you. Don’t Americans get at least two weeks of paid vacation? The truth is, not really. It would be nice to take all that time off without worrying about employment, but American work culture is unlike most places. In fact, Travel Noire referenced a… Continue reading Where Would Americans Travel If They Had Two Consecutive Weeks of Vacation? Here Are Some Ideas
The World’s Most Unique Airbnbs
The world is full of spaces and homes beyond your wildest dreams. Imagine staying inside a luxurious tree house or a home that puts you close to explore some of the Earth’s most mysterious phenomena, such as a volcano. There are also homes that put you steps away from a majestic mountain or right on… Continue reading The World’s Most Unique Airbnbs
European Tourists Expelled From Machu Picchu Over Naked Photos
Two European tourists, one from France and one from Switzerland, were expelled from Peru’s Machu Picchu World Heritage Site on May 5 after being caught taking naked photos and posing in front of the iconic Inca citadel. The Peruvian National Police (PNP) announced on Twitter, ‘The wonder of the world should be respected! A foreigner… Continue reading European Tourists Expelled From Machu Picchu Over Naked Photos
Visit These Affordable South American Destinations In 2023
Elshaday Kebede is a San Francisco Bay Area-based Black solo female traveler and content creator that enjoys traveling to affordable destinations. Having grown up in Ethiopia, travel is her biggest passion, and also one she does not take for granted. Following her becoming a U.S. citizen in 2019, she took her very first trip to Europe.… Continue reading Visit These Affordable South American Destinations In 2023
3 Afro-Latino Dishes From Peruvian Culture You Should Try ASAP
African culture has given color, flavor and creativity to Peruvian cuisine, while enriching several popular Afro-Latino dishes. Brought during the Spanish colonization in Peru in the 16th century, enslaved Africans were taken to Peru’s Pacific coast to work on sugar plantations, cultivate rice, pick cotton, and mine guano. They left a significant cultural and gastronomic… Continue reading 3 Afro-Latino Dishes From Peruvian Culture You Should Try ASAP
Everything To Know About Colca Valley: The Largest Canyon In Latin America
When travelers think about visiting Peru, the first thing that comes to their mind is to visit the world-famous Machu Pichu. However, Peru also has another stunning tourist attraction— Colca Valley, an exuberant Andean vegetation that surrounds one of the deepest canyons in the world. Colca Valley holds the largest canyon in Latin America. It… Continue reading Everything To Know About Colca Valley: The Largest Canyon In Latin America
Q’eswachaka Bridge: The Last Inca Suspension Bridge Made Of Grass
Can you imagine walking on a bridge made of grass? Well, it’s possible in Peru. Known as the last remaining Inca suspension bridge, the Q’eswachaka bridge is a breathtaking man-made monument that connects travelers to an era when this indigenous empire ruled South America. Located on either side of a gorge high in the Peruvian Andes,… Continue reading Q’eswachaka Bridge: The Last Inca Suspension Bridge Made Of Grass
The Black Expat: ‘I Found The Space To Be Unapologetically Myself In Latin America’
Aminah K. is a 24-year-old YouTuber who was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Las Vegas. A serial expat in Latin America, she recently moved to Costa Rica after having lived in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. After living in Ecuador for six months, she had to decide if she wanted to invest time… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘I Found The Space To Be Unapologetically Myself In Latin America’
Our Picks For The Best Eat Pray Love Inspired Destinations Of 2021
The film Eat Pray Love has inspired many to duplicate or create their own rebirthing journey. In the movie, Liz Gilbert, played by Julia Roberts, is looking to find herself after going through a rough patch in life. She decides to take a year off from work— and any other responsibilities— to eat, pray and… Continue reading Our Picks For The Best Eat Pray Love Inspired Destinations Of 2021
Machu Picchu Reopens This Week With Discounted Tours, But Limited Capacity
After being closed for 7 months, Peru’s number 1 tourist attraction will reopen this Sunday. Machu Picchu has been the area’s main economy driver, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was forced to shutdown for only the second time since opening to tourism in 1948. Of course, the reopening will come with enhanced safety… Continue reading Machu Picchu Reopens This Week With Discounted Tours, But Limited Capacity
Peru Reopening Borders To International Tourists From These Countries
Known best for backpacking treks, Incan ruins, northern beaches, and delicious cuisine, Peru has long been an adventurer’s dream destination. If you are eager to explore the ancient landscape of this culturally rich country, you may be in luck. After months of lockdown, Peru is reopening its borders for international flights from select countries which… Continue reading Peru Reopening Borders To International Tourists From These Countries
The Soul Food of Black Peru
Millions of tourists travel to Peru every year to eat–drawing people to its creole culinary that has a 500-year fusion of Andean, Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines. But some of Peru’s most iconic street foods, including the grilled beef-heart known as “anticuchos”, marinated in a vinegar sauce and the deep-fried doughnut-like picarones made from… Continue reading The Soul Food of Black Peru
These European Countries Are Paying People To Travel. Is the U.S. Next?
The coronavirus has hit the tourism and travel industries hard. In Italy, with hotel occupancy down 99% for foreigners, the Associated Press reported that Italy’s national hotel federation said it has already lost 106,000 jobs as of April and another 500,000 are at risk if travel doesn’t return this summer. The remedy? The Italian government… Continue reading These European Countries Are Paying People To Travel. Is the U.S. Next?