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The Lowdown on Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

August 30, 2010

When initially planning our RTW trip, we had a few must-sees and do’s that became the cornerstones of the trip.  Hiking the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was one of the top things on that list.  As with anything that you hype up in your head before doing or seeing it, the chance for [...]

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Cusco, Peru Hostel Review-San Blas II

August 26, 2010

San Blas II Hostel Address: Calle Choquechaca Nº 194, near Plaza de Armas and San Blas Telephone: +51-84 224236 Cost: $25/night, double bed, private bath and shower.  We were in Cusco during shoulder season, and we walked around for a while trying to find a place to stay.  Since places weren’t booked up, we had [...]

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A Trekking Guide (for those who like to eat and drink a lot)

August 24, 2010

We all know there’s plenty of information out there for the hardcore hiker.  You know, the one who lives in Colorado and goes hiking in the Rockies every weekend.  The one who only eats lean meat and fish, whole grains, and vegetables.  The one whose idea of a splurge is drinking MGD 64 and eating [...]

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Arequipa, Peru Hostel Review-La Casa Blanca

August 20, 2010

La Casa Blanca Address: Jerusalen #412 Cost: $27/night, private room, with bath and shower, including hot breakfast.  We did bargain for this room as we were walking around checking different hostels, so we may have gotten a really good rate because of it being shoulder season and the place just not being full at the [...]

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Arequipa, Peru Hostel Review-Home Sweet Home

August 19, 2010

Home Sweet Home Address: Rivero 509A Cost: $20/night, double room, private bath and shower, including breakfast Layout: There was one main building with the majority of the rooms in it.  Many rooms were interior rooms with no exterior windows.  The rooms were fine, nothing special but not bad either.  They were pretty clean, and they [...]

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Lima, Peru Hostel Review-Albergue Verde

August 19, 2010

Albergue Verde Address: Grimaldo del Solar 459, located in Miraflores – Cost: $25US/night, double room, private bath, including breakfast. Layout: Albergue Verde was a pretty small place with both private and dorm rooms.  The common area and kitchen are both pretty small as well, but there is enough room to move around.  I’ve certainly seen smaller. [...]

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