Backpacking is an adventure that blends hiking with backcountry camping. It lets you broaden your horizons beyond the car campground to enjoy a richer, more immersive outdoor experience. A key distinction from day hiking is the size of your pack—your backpack (and you) must carry all of life’s essentials on your back. And you must choose those essentials with care
Welcome friends, I’m super stoked to finally share this with you. Consider this list of common and backpacking tips as your introduction to backpacking basics. Mistakes are certainly a big part of how we learn, and we should never be so afraid of failure and mistakes that it prevents us from taking action toward our backpacking goals, but this list might just help you avoid a few rookie (and often too common) mistakes beginner backpackers tend to make their first time backpacking
“Peru, the richest country in the world” invites us to discover that being rich isn’t about having the most; it’s about experiencing the most unforgettable moments. And these experiences begin on a trip to Peru, a place where the diversity and authenticity of the culture, nature and food hold the essence of life itself.
Visitors flock to the glorious Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, yet this feted site is just a flash in a 5000-year history of Peruvian settlement. Explore the dusty remnants of Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian ruins in all the Americas. Fly over the puzzling geoglyphs etched into the arid earth at Nazca. Or venture into the rugged wilds that surround the enduring fortress of Kuélap. Lima’s great museums reveal in full detail the sophistication, skill and passion of these lost civilizations. Visit remote communities and see how old ways live on. Immerse yourself, and you'll leave Peru a little closer to the past.
When commencing on a trip backpacking Peru, there are plenty of different things that the average traveler needs to consider.
The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is one of the most famous hiking trails in the world. Not only mountain lovers, but probably all South America travelers and interested parties know this trail
Peru is one of the world's largest backpacking destinations. Geographically diverse country, rich in culture and many opportunities for adventure, offers budget travelers an affordable and memorable experience. From the coastal deserts to the Andean highlands and east to the jungles of the Peruvian Amazon, find out everything you need to know about tourism in Peru.
A Colca Canyon is pure fascination for a landscape that nobody else thinks of when planning their first trip to Peru.
The Colca Canyon is a scenic area 97 kilometers north of Arequipa. Here the Colca River has dug itself into the ground, creating the Colca Gorge. It is between 1,800