Best family holiday destination: what to do with kids in Cusco, Peru. by Kathy Jarvis on 27th February, 2014 Family holiday destination Best family holiday destination in South America? This week travel expert and parent of two kids Mark Smith gives us his top tips for what to do in Cusco for families and kids. He writes… “Cusco is the best family holiday destination” says our guide Mark Smith. The Essex-born 41-year-old’s opinion …
Peru: Weather, seasons and when is the best time to travel by Tom Shearman on 7th February, 2014 Peru: When to go? What will the weather be like? Based on seasonal weather and best times to visit, our blog this week will help you plan your Peru holiday to climatic perfection. In general It’s true that you can visit Peru on holiday almost any time of the year, but some months offer …
Thoughtful/lessness of a long distance hiker by Tom Shearman on 30th January, 2014 Tom writes: “Some time ago, when my sister told me hers was a cancer diagnosis, the thought of being half the world away in the Huayhuash mountains of Peru produced two vivid feelings. Firstly, the shame of wanting to hide away from it all overseas; and then the overwhelming desire to see my sister as …
Top 10 things to do in Quito, Ecuador by Kat Dougal on 10th January, 2014 Quito: Top 10 things to do Guest blogger Abby Clark shares her Top 10 things to do in and around Quito, Ecuador. She writes: “Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is on the equator, and is the highest capital city in world, at 2800 metres above sea level. Its old town, Centro Historico, boasts …
