“We’d love to see Machu Picchu, but I think it would be great to have some more ‘off-the-grid’ experiences – a chance to get out of our comfort zone." As a Trip Designer, this was much to my ...

Everyone flocks to the Lost City (and with good reason), but as B&R trip designer Veronika Macas explains, this country is so much more than ...

I often tell my travellers when they’re headed to Peru not to skip town when they’re finished, as many other parts of the country are just ...

From the incredible terrain to the richness of Peruvian culture and history that surrounds you everywhere you go, Peru is simply a magical destination. ...

These are the best books about Peru that capture the spirit and history of this incredible country. If you're looking for inspiration, the best place to start ...

Peru is one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world, featuring three main regions: the jungle, the mountains, and the coast. The country’s shifting shape, climate, and colors make it a haven for explorers, who (if they plan accordingly and follow this guide) can discover the 11 ecological regions and 84 life zones (of 117 in the world) located in ...

While you’re likely in Peru for an unforgettable adventure that likely includes the iconic sight of Machu Picchu, immersing yourself in the ...

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet – which means its appeal to adventurers extends well beyond the Galapagos ...

Mitsuharu Tsumura had a problem. Well, “problem” may have been too strong a word. Call it a ...

As you might expect from the former capital of the Incan empire, there are myriad things to do in Cusco that reveal its rich cultural history—making it one of Peru's most compelling ...

On my most recent trip to Peru I was completely blown away. I had heard about Machu Picchu and knew a bit about the Inca culture, but seeing the mind-blowing vistas and incredible landscapes up close truly took my breath away. Check out my photos to see for ...

"My time sailing the Galapagos Islands was just that—an exploration. Everyday was a new island, bay or cove, an adventure and a learning ...

When I first arrived in the Galápagos Islands, my initial thought was, “Have I landed on ...

That we know anything at all about the Incas is utterly ironic. Because they had an oral tradition, little is known about the lives of this ancient ...

If you would like to explore the city centre you will find it quite simple and very rewarding – it is relatively small, and easy to get around on ...

With a wildlife population that attracted no less an authority than Charles Darwin, Galapagos animals are among the world's most ...

Machu Picchu remains as much a mystery today as when Hiram Bingham rediscovered the site in ...

In the days of the Inca, all roads led to Cusco. From here, the Inca ruled over an empire that stretched from modern-day Colombia to Northern Argentina. ...

It is balanced, constant, yet constantly struggling at all times. This is what it means to be in the Galapagos, a place that admits of ...

Like the American Civil war, the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones or which Star Wars movie is the best, the mysterious origin of ceviche has been the source of heated debate and family blow-ups around the dinner table for ...

In this ongoing series, we pose some essential questions and arm you with the answers of our regional experts to help you get in deep and up ...

When Brisa Deneumostier's parents named her after the wind (Brisa means breeze in Spanish), they chose a moniker as prescient as it is pretty. ...