Most backpackers travel in Peru by bus And while it's certainly cheaper than flying, long-distance bus travel can be quite a test of endurance, both physically and mentally You'll find a good selection of bus companies in...

Of the three paved Peru-Ecuador border crossings, the San Ignacio to Zumba route is the furthest inland If you are heading to Ecuador from towns such as Tarapoto, Moyobamba or Chachapoyas (or vice versa), the San...

It looks like there’s another unscrupulous swindle to add to the list of scams in Peru All credit goes to Jack and Jill of Jack and Jill Travel the World for highlighting what appears to be a far too common occurrence along...

There is no better feeling than standing on top of an enormous sand dune, board in hand and warm desert sun beating down from above This is the reality for travelers who decide to try out sandboarding Huacachina This is an...

A train from Lima to Cusco would be a marvelous thing You can just imagine it: A modern train station connected to the Lima Metropolitano, with comfortable trains taking passengers from the coastal capital up over the...