Destination: Peru

July 15th - Cusco

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Views [293] | Video

Today at school, I helped the 3rd/4th grade class with their math.  They seem to like math.  At recess, we played with more bubbles and the kids loved playing with the jump ropes.  Upon arrival, I'm always greet with hugs and smiles from the kids.  ... Read more >

July 14th - Cusco

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Views [388]

I spent the day in the neighborhood of San Blas, and ate at this little place called "Ollas y Suenos".  For just 10 Soles, I got like a 5 course meal!  Plus, I ate alpaca meat!  I was scared at first, but it tasted like beef.  It was pretty ... Read more >

July 13th - Cusco

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Views [337]

Today, we did a few things that were included in our boleto turistico.  We went to check out the Monument of Pachacutec, who was the ninth Inca.  The museums are are fairly small, so we checked out 2 of them: The Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo ... Read more >

Photos: Peru

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 | By gemma_j | Photo Gallery

Highlights from Peru

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 | By gemma_j | Views [606]

So it turns out writing blogs whilst having the time of your life is extremely difficult. I could barely find time to breathe let alone write down my adventures! So, now I am bored back in the UK here goes... 3 weeks wasn't enough time to get ... Read more >

Scream If You Wanna Go Faster!

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 | By ryanandjo | Views [3372] | Comments [2]

16 hours overnight from Cusco and we arrived in Huacachina, and quite a pleasant bus ride it was. Yes, it was full of Israeli backpackers (make your own judgment if that would be a good or bad experience) but they did come armed with a selection of ... Read more >

Tags: chan chan, chavin de huantar, huacachina, huanchaco, huaraz, lima, sandboarding, trujillo, yungay

Photos: Peru

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 | By kate2501 | Photo Gallery

My Video scholarship 2010 entry

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 | By chachagal | Views [534] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I decided to create The Senses of Traveling , because I am a firm believer that the best way to empathize and understand another person is to recognize where they come from: their culture and experiences. I planned my piece by ensuring ... Read more >

Tags: 2010 travel video scholarship, aguas calientes, machu picchu, peru

Adventures of a Voluntourist: Peru

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By colleen_finn | Views [1387]

This is the second installment in a series of four stories that I've written for WorldNomads, the company that hosts this blog. The anecdotal stories focus on my experience volunteering abroad. http://journals.worldnomads.com/responsible-travel/story/60273/Peru/Adventures-... Read more >

Tags: adventures, voluntourism

Adventures of a Voluntourist: Peru

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By responsible-travel | Views [4085] | Comments [1]

It’s a day in the life of a volunteer. Another volunteer and I teach an English lesson to a combined class of 5th and 6th grade students. It could be any classroom in any part of the world—the walls are brightly painted and adorned with typical schoolroom ... Read more >

Photos: July 14th - Cusco

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Photo Gallery

Photos: July 13th - Cusco

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Photo Gallery

July 12th - Cusco

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Views [328]

On the bus ride to school, the road was in the process of repaving, and so there was some traffic.  Our bus decided not to wait, and so we had to get off the bus and walk a mile to the school.  Yes, more walking.  Today, I brought beachballs for them ... Read more >

July 11th - Pisac

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Views [410]

After a major workout from Machu Picchu, I was looking forward to a day of relaxing at Pisac.  Pisac is another town with ruins, but on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, they have the Pisac market where different vendors will set up shop on the streets.... Read more >

July 10th - Machu Picchu

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By jen625 | Views [421]

At 6am, we walked across the street to the bus station.  The bus ride took about 25 minutes and we caught some amazing views of the morning fog with the mountains.  We arrived and met up with Cat the rest of our tour group.  It was really foggy and we ... Read more >