As Seen on “Ancient Aliens”

As Seen on “Ancient Aliens”

by | Jul 29, 2014 | Travel

Southern Peru has been on my travel to-do list for years. I’ve always been intrigued by ancient monumental architecture and the area is littered with amazing sights. As if I needed more incentive to go, there was one more thing drawing me to the area – the...
Attacked by a Pack of Peruvian Mongrels

Attacked by a Pack of Peruvian Mongrels

by | Jul 12, 2014 | Travel

FROM: Mompiche, Ecuador Have I mentioned I got attacked by a pack of dogs? It must have slipped my mind. It happened my first day in Huaraz, which was essentially the first day of this whole experience. On the recommendation of the hostel manager, I went on an...
Independent Trekking on the Huayhuash Circuit

Independent Trekking on the Huayhuash Circuit

by | Jun 8, 2014 | Hiking

This is Part 2 of my circuit trek around Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash. Catch up on the first post here: The Second Best Trek in the World* —————————— Planning a trek in Peru is difficult for those...
The Second Best Trek in the World*

The Second Best Trek in the World*

by | Jun 4, 2014 | Hiking

* That’s the Huayhuash Circuit according to everyone in Peru. From my experience over the last nine days, they might just be right. Apparently Americans don’t spend enough time in South America. I came across a lot of info about Alpamayo when I...
Sidetracked on the Way to the Cordillera Blanca

Sidetracked on the Way to the Cordillera Blanca

by | May 23, 2014 | Hiking

The Peruvian Andes are even more of a hiker’s paradise than I’d imagined. Fortunately, I have a flexible schedule. In Lima, I visited the South American Explorers club in Miraflores (Pro tip: Confirm the address online before you go. Both of my guidebooks...