Peru was life-changing -What if we had listened? What if we didn’t go? Who would I be? What perspective would I have missed out on? What experiences would I have never had?
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Here’s what I learned —We had a few flight delays in the Cusco airport with Peruvian Airlines. WARNING: flight delays and gate changes are extremely common in Peru airports. Pro tip: Pay attention to your flight number and listen for changes because there will without a doubt be flight changes.
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stay positive —I accidentally spent 60 soles on a SIM card that only needed to cost about 25 soles. I spent so much because of a communication error due to a bit of a language barrier. There will be mishaps, but a negative attitude isn’t helping anyone. Therefore, I encourage you all to remain positive when problems arise.
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stay positive —I accidentally spent 60 soles on a SIM card that only needed to cost about 25 soles. I spent so much because of a communication error due to a bit of a language barrier. There will be mishaps, but a negative attitude isn’t helping anyone. Therefore, I encourage you all to remain positive when problems arise.
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this is a beautiful world —Peru is of course different from my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. In Peru, Dogs roam the streets like squirrels and Guinea Pig is a traditional food. Travel exposes you to new cultures, to new perspectives, to new experiences. Enjoy the journey.
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Advice for a successful trip to Peru! —Get a boleto turistico in Cusco This allows you to visit a majority of the Inca ruin sites and a few museums. My favorite places were Saccsaywoman, Moray, and las Salinas
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Advice for a successful trip to Peru! —Get a boleto turistico in Cusco This allows you to visit a majority of the Inca ruin sites and a few museums. My favorite places were Saccsaywoman, Moray, and las Salinas
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Stay in a nice Airbnb —Get a boleto turistico in Cusco This allows you to visit a majority of the Inca ruin sites and a few museums. My favorite places were Saccsaywoman, Moray, and las Salinas
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Only do the hike up to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes if you are in shape.—If you don’t feel like you can walk up a steep incline for an hour, take the bus up to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes. The bus is only around 20 Soles ($6 in US dollars).
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Eat at La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla—I think my best friend Baylie and I can both agree this was one of our favorite places we ate at in Peru. It is a chain sandwich/burger joint. You can pretty much find them all over Lima. Let me tell you, it was SO GOOD! I also still race that I got the best milkshake I’ve ever had in my life here!
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Try new foods!—I tried several fruits that do not exist in the United States. I recommend going to a local market like Mercado San Pedro in Cusco and bargaining for some fresh goodies!
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Be cautious! —Peruvians can easily spot people who aren’t from Peru! You can be taken advantage of if you aren’t careful. Be sure to ask a lot of questions. Also, keep your money close!
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Don’t drink the water—Self-explanatory. If you drink the water, you might get sick! Just buy bottles of water every day. They are only about 1 sole at local stores.
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Bargain —You can always change the price of things. As mentioned before, vendors are aware you are not from the country and will overprice items.
