The main selling point of Peru is visiting Machu Picchu, but there’s a lot more to see than this world wonder. Getting to Machu Picchu isn’t exactly the easiest, but with plenty to do in and around Cusco and Lima, you can make a full trip out of it. Here’s the ultimate 9 day Peru…
One of the best parts of traveling is the food. Peruvian food is known for its Incan and Spanish influence and what better place to try it than Lima! I chose to have dinner at Astrid y Gaston in Lima due to its delicious looking menu, high-rated reviews, and ease of making a reservation. And…
Hiking the Inca Trail is one of the most rewarding ways to visit Machu Picchu. It’s suitable for beginner hikers and doesn’t require a ton of gear. However, the weather in the Andes can be variable as you gain and lose altitude. Here’s what to pack for hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Gear…
When visiting Peru, most people are going with the sole purpose of visiting Machu Picchu. Since flights generally connect through Lima, why not stop and check out the city on your way to or from Machu Picchu? Lima is a massive city with world-class dining and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Here’s how to…
I normally think of Hilton hotels as a reliable option usually in the business district of a city with not much creativity in terms of design. The Hilton Lima Miraflores blew this opinion out of the water! The hotel has a beautiful design, great location, and a standout executive lounge. Here’s my review of the…
Before we started our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu, we spent one day in Peru’s Sacred Valley. The Sacred or Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes about 12 miles from the former Inca capital of Cusco. Visiting the Sacred Valley is a must-do if you’re staying in Cusco. Here’s how to spend…
I knew Aer Lingus has a direct flight from Boston to Dublin. Over the years, I’ve read blog posts about how you can get a good deal on this flight with British Airways Avios. I had to do a bit of digging to book our roundtrip flights to Dublin for just 33,000 Avios per person.…
February is a great month for credit card sign-up bonuses. The Delta cards from American Express were recently refreshed and still have increased sign-up bonuses. Chase has also stepped it up with some exciting offers from United, Marriott, and IHG. Here’s my list of top credit card sign-up bonuses for February 2020. Gold Delta SkyMiles…
Before we headed off on our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu, we stayed at the JW Marriott Cusco for two nights to acclimate to the higher altitude. We booked a third night at the JW Marriott Cusco after our trek before heading up to Lima. The hotel kindly stored the luggage that we didn’t…
A couple of years ago, I wrote about how I was hesitant to call myself a credit card churner until I actually churned a credit card. As I’m sure you’re familiar, credit card churning refers to opening and closing the same card to get the sign-up bonus more than once. The rules keep changing and…
