Peru

Having lived in Cusco for more than a year and a half, I’ve come to discover some of the city’s local gems, places that will deliver you straight into the beating heart of the incredible local culture.

We don’t need to sell Peru to you – who doesn’t want to see Machu Picchu in all its dazzling glory? But do you know as much as you should about this winning destination?

Artists from across the world look to South America as the perfect canvas for their work, and this varied continent is home to so much exceptional street art.

Proud indigenous tribes, beautiful colonial cities, great surf and fantastic hiking: here’s what we love about Peru, beyond just Machu Picchu.

Circling condors, challenging trails, volcanoes, waterfalls, and hot springs make the Colca Canyon a top outdoor adventure destination in Peru. Here’s how to make it even better.

There are some epic breaks that don’t require a three thousand dollar flight or six hour boat ride from the nearest town. Trust me.

Beat the post-holiday blues by recreating your travels in your own kitchen.

We’re a firm believer in the fact that family travel can please both parents and kids, and that it doesn’t have to be about resorts and compromise.

I was deep in the Andes, in one of the rarest cacao farms in the world, watching a filmmaker fly a drone across the darkening sky. As a British psychological researcher, this couldn’t be further from my idea of a normal working day.