Peru

With the Christmas and NYE holidays this past year falling on weekdays, it was the perfect time for me to take off work for 2 to 3 weeks and go to a new country. I always try to find ways to take advantage of those free days off without dipping into my vacation hours. You'd think it was hard for ...

Looking to see spectacular Inca walls that have withstood earthquakes, conquest and reconstruction? How about scale an Andean peak so high it literally takes your breath away? Or maybe, if food is more your interest, sample a glass of chicha found in some tucked away countryside bar marked with a...

Day One - The Departure | Humantay Distance: 1.5 miles Elevation Gain: +1200 ft     Our alarms were set for 5:30 AM. With such beautiful mountain landscapes and, of course, Machu Picchu in the back of our minds, we were excited to get a good and early start. We stored stuff we didn’t need for t...

On this 9 day trip, you'll explore the Cordillera Huayhuash, which is arguably one of the best alpine treks on the Planet. The vast landscapes, jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, and cascading river are what make this region so incredible! Giveaway ends Sunday, September 22nd at 11:59pm PDT. Don't mi...

Buckle in. This is a long and aggravating process. The website is terrible and confusing, information is difficult to find, and it defies every standard of a good user experience. It’s incredible that a place so popular has a website and purchase process that is so bad. Here’s how it works. First...

When is the Rainy Season? The rainy season in Peru is from October to April, with December-February usually being the worst months. Most reports will say the rain tappers off in March. We visited mid-March and it rained off and on, lightly, the entire time we were there. Tickets When purchasing t...

There are some places on this magical planet that leave your jaw on the ground, whilst you drag it along like an old car dragging a broken bumper. The Maras Salt Ponds, located in the ancient Inca Sacred Valley - we are happy to say - is one of these such places. Over the past two and a half yea...

Peru is best known for the emerald green terraces of ancient Machu Picchu, but this South American country has so much more for travelers to explore. From the Andes to the coastal capital of Lima, adventure awaits around every corner. To make the most of your trip, book a tour with one of The Out...

During a recent stay in Peru I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time helping out the local community, it's a unique experience to see the positive effect you can have on a small group of kids and all it takes is a simple idea and the belief that you can make a real change for someone. This ...

Look at the dark silhouette of the crouched mountains, look at their grace, their patience. And now, the fog creeping over, moving together, and still each tendril moving with a mind of its own. The glistening, chewing and slurping. The rock bridges and steady breathing and stepping over paths wh...

One book that is an absolutely worthwhile read is Robert Pirsig's, "Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". If you haven’t read it, do. You won’t regret it. If you have read it, then you will appreciate the means by which we got to Machu Picchu: by motorcycle. Pirsig writes that there is no b...