The Charm of Cusco

There is something so magical about the Inca capital of Cusco that puts you hopelessly under its spell soon after you arrive.  With so much vibrant culture and colour, few places can rival Cusco’s charm, and it’s likely that once you’ve been ... it will always hold a special place in your heart.

Read More

Conquering The Colca Canyon

With the Inca Trail on the horizon, by the time we arrived in Arequipa, we were keen to try another trek to help us get up to condition and acclimatised to the altitude.  Despite our previous experience, nothing could have prepared us for the Colca Canyon!  Novice trekkers beware … this was one long hard slog!!!

Read More

The Big Nazca Scam

The enigmatic Nazca Lines of southern Peru have always been something that has fascinated us, so we knew it was somewhere we definitely wanted to visit.  We’d like to be posting about what an incredible experience flying over the Nazca Lines was and how it had lived up to all our expectations, but unfortunately it would be a lie.  

Read More

Desert Thrills and Spills

The dune buggy revved and growled loudly as it sped up to the crest of the gigantic sand dune, got airborne as it tipped over the ridge and flew back down the other side - all to the screams of fear and delight from its passengers.  It looked like something straight out of a Mad Max movie and was a ridiculously fun roller coaster ride on sand!

Read More

A Long Weekend in Lima

With a population of almost 9 million, Lima is an absolutely massive city and we were dazzled by the sheer expanse of lights as we flew in at night.  It’s hard to believe that one city could hold more than a third of Australia’s entire population!

Read More

Into the Amazon

As the plane descended through the clouds, we peered out the window to see a vast expanse of dense tropical jungle as far as the eye could see, with a brown ribbon of water snaking through it.  On the tarmac the air was thick with humidity, the promise of rain and a temporary relief from the heat and mosquitos ... there was no doubt, we'd arrived in the Amazon!

Read More

Surfing the World's Longest Left

Imagine a perfect wave peeling endlessly down a left hand point break, overlooked by boulder-strewn cliffs and surrounded by dusty desert plains.  Now imagine a 5-star resort perched on top of the cliffs overlooking this wave with perfectly positioned views all the way up the point from your own private balcony.  Welcome to Chicama surf break … the longest left hand wave in the world!  

Read More

Beachside Bliss

Máncora is a laid back little surfing village situated on the northern coast of Peru and was our first stop after crossing the border from Ecuador.  It’s a great place to relax by the beach, learn to surf and get acquainted with Peruvian cuisine … especially ceviche!

Read More