6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Peru
Santa Rosa de Lima is the patron saint of Peru and was the first canonised saint from the Americas, so she has a key place in the nation’s culture. On el Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Peru…
5 Festivals in June 2024
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in June 2024 from Peru to Colorado, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals in…
Semana Santa (Easter) in Latin America
From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the…
Festival of the Candelaria (La Fiesta de la Candelaria)
Every February the streets of Puno are swamped in an explosion of colour and filled with music and dancing, which combine into one of Peru’s greatest…
Journey to America – From Rio to Mexico City
Following on from his first youthful Travel Tales Mark Bibby Jackson recounts his epic journey to America from Brazil to Mexico. Although my love of travel was cemented in Nepal…
Peru : Dream, then Travel Tourism Campaign
PROMPERÚ – Peru’s tourist board – has just launched a new stay home tourism campaign: ‘Dream, then travel’. The new campaign has been kicked off with this inspirational video…
7 Ancient Peru Sites Away From Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu and Cusco are rightly world famous, but how many other sites of ancient Peru can you visit? Many, says Mike East. Remnants of Peru’s ancient civilisation abound throughout…
10 of the Best Hikes in the World
Although hiking is fulfilling for many reasons, there’s no denying that it’s always better when the scenery is spectacular. These ten hikes are some of the world’s most scenic and…
Fleewinter Launches Programme to Peru
Independent tour operator Fleewinter has launched a new programme to Peru, with seven recommended itineraries from 10 to 15 days in duration…
Eight of the Best New Adventures for 2019
From expert-led trips to mountaineering expeditions and fun-filled family tours, World Expeditions chooses below eight of its top brand new adventures kicking off…
Top Travel Destinations for Vegans
Some of the trendiest restaurants across the globe are introducing a vast array of vegan delicacies to their menus, but VIVID Travel suggests taking that one step further…
Twitchers, Balloons & Miracles: October Festivals
The summer festival season in the UK might be over and the Oktoberfest might be in full swing, but that does not mean the end to all the joy and frivolity around the world…
Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, Peru
A key moment in Peru’s Catholic calendar, the Lord of Miracles, or Señor de los Milagros in Spanish, is a procession that takes place in Lima each October. Hence its full title La Procesión…
Planning Your Perfect Peru Holidays
From flying over the Nazca lines to cruising along the Amazon, and trekking to Machu Picchu, Hugh Clayson offers some advice if you are planning to arrange your Peru holidays…
The Private Carriage, Cusco-Machu Picchu
Groups of up to eight now have the option to exclusively hire an entire luxury train carriage for their private use for the journey of a lifetime to Machu Picchu…
EcoCamp on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu
A brand-new innovation has just been launched in Peru. Now, clients looking for luxury camping as well as activity and adventure, can stay in specially built geodesic eco-domes in the…
Inti Raymi, Cusco: Festival of the Sun
The Inti Raymi is considered by many to be the most famous festival in Peru and other parts of South America. It celebrates the Inca Festival of the Sun. It was suppressed by the Spanish…
Explore Launches Biggest Ever Sale
Adventure specialist Explore is offering a 10% discount on summer holidays departing in June, July, August and September. Book any small group or self-guided trip before…
Pisco Sour, Chocolate Masterclasses in Peru
VIVID Travel has introduced a new South American adventure designed to help holidaymakers experience the highlights of Peru in under a fortnight. Recognising that travellers…
Inca Rail New 360° Machu Picchu Train
Travellers and explorers venturing to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will have a greater choice of train travel available to them following the start of a new service…
Meet Peru’s Real Paddingtons
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Michael Bond’s original book entitled A bear called Paddington, now translated into 40 languages. The book was later brought…
Tips to Get a 2018 Inca Trail Permit
Kandoo Adventures, the high-altitude trekking company, has reminded trekkers to get ready for the release of the 2018 Inca Trail permits and make sure they don’t miss out on a…
