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The Mysterious Nazca Lines of Peru

July 8, 2020July 22, 2020 by admin

There are countless mysteries still left unsolved on this planet, but perhaps one of the most intriguing and enigmatic are the Nazca Lines in Southern Peru. What Are They? Delicately etched into the desert grounds of Nazca, Peru lie more than 300 geometric shapes which seem to represent various types of birds, animals and shapes.

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6 Reasons Why the Amazon Rainforest is Fascinating

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by admin

I visited the Peruvian Amazon, in late 2019, for 4 short days. Those 4 days immersed in the jungle captured my childlike wonder and curiosity like nothing ever had before. Ever since that trip, I’ve been obsessed with the Amazon Rainforest and planning my next trip back (this time for much longer). Here are 6

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Why You Should Learn Spanish in Peru

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by admin

Learning Spanish in Peru has been one of my favourite adventures, so far, and one that has broadened my mind in the most expansive and interesting way. I think of language as a way to organize the loose conceptual thoughts I hold in my mind. The words are a way to categorize thoughts and the

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playing with child in Cusco, Peru
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7 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer in Peru

May 9, 2020May 13, 2020 by admin

Travelling through Peru is one thing. You can see the sites and have adventures, but, if you want to immerse yourself into the rich Peruvian culture, learn about global issues, develop your own skills and have unforgettable experiences. Then, volunteering in Peru is what you’re looking for. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in

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Why I Chose To Live in Arequipa, Peru

April 29, 2020May 13, 2020 by admin

Each decision you make creates a ripple in time, affecting everything around it. Some decisions are more important than others, but there are some decisions that change you forever. For me, it was deciding to live in Arequipa. I’ve always wanted to live abroad for an extended period of time and I’ve always loved the

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Staying in Peru During COVID-19, What I’ve Learned

April 14, 2020June 6, 2020 by admin

You wake up, walk out to your living room and look out the window to get some fresh air and sunlight. You look over at the surrounding mountains and notice the intricate colours the morning sun makes on the tips of the snow-covered mountains. You open the window and take it all in for a

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Iquitos, Peru – 3 Days in the Jungle

July 31, 2019April 19, 2020 by admin

This was unlike any of my other adventures. Fireflies dot the jungle, painting the trees with stars. Howling monkeys chant in the distance and the jungle forms a sonic landscape of strange and wonderful sounds. Down, below the mysterious surface of the water, lurks piranhas, caimans and pink dolphins. At about 700,000 sq. km, containing

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That Time I Lost My Soul In The Mountains

June 11, 2019April 26, 2020 by admin

What is life but stories, memories and forming relationships? For me, travel encompasses all those things that make our lives rich and it throws you into situations you wouldn’t have thought you would be in or people you wouldn’t have met if you stuck to one corner of the world.  My recent trip to Peru

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