Comments on: Keep Peru on Your Bucket List: Here’s Why

By: Milagros Fernandez

Milagros Fernandez — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:35:03 +0000

Peru is certainly a very picturesque location and a “must” on anyone’s buquet list. Appart from the cultural legacy of Macchu Picchu and other historical places one should also consider having a look at Modern Peru. Lima is a clear example of great modern architecture combined with breathtaking views. Having a look at the way La Costa Verde looks these days is a clear example. So definitely, Peru has a lot to offer.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:51:41 +0000

@susan: Glad you enjoyed the photos. The nature of our travels takes us off-path quite a bit. For us, it adds some necessary context. Thanks for keeping Peru on your bucket list.

By: susan

susan — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:52:40 +0000

Wow. I love the photos of less known places. We always hear about Macho Picchu. this is great to show some of the off the beaten track parts of Peru. For sure on my bucket list. Thank you.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:50:41 +0000

@jon: Enjoy. If you have any more questions about traveling to Peru (and particularly some of the more offbeat locations that we went to), let us know.

By: jon

jon — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:31:14 +0000

Thanks a bunch for this article.. Im thinking about going soon and love that I found this!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:10:43 +0000

@Blake: Dirt biking is a passion of mine, and I have found that it is the best (and most fun) way to travel to remote places. I didn’t take any videos in Peru, but I took lots of photos and wrote an in-depth ride report. (I don’t know if this “Comments” section allows for links within the text, so I hope this link works. If not, you can click on my name, which will link you to my stories.)

By: Blake

Blake — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:55:04 +0000

@ Kathy: You must be a pretty competent biker for such a moto trek! That sounds like a blast. It’s the stuff of backpacker legends. You didn’t by chance get a video of it, did you?

By: Blake

Blake — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:51:40 +0000

Hey cool piece! We’re going to Peru this Spring break (partially inspired by some of your previous pieces linked in this one). Although, we’re just going to Machu Picchu for this trip, I’m totally interested in doing a cultural voyage of Peru. I love the part on the not so well known Peru.

I’ve read in the LP that there are places where you can basically stay with an indigenous family and work with them for like two weeks. Has anyone heard about this?

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:28:57 +0000

@Blake: Peru for Spring Break – that will be awesome! While Machu Picchu is definitely worth a visit, the not so well known areas are really quite special and unique.

As for home stays or volunteer programs, I don’t remember anything from the LP, but here are two thoughts. Karikuy is connected with us on Twitter and he often posts updates about volunteer programs. Another idea would be to contact Nuevos Caminos in Chachapoyas. The woman running the cafe had a lot of information on volunteer and cultural stays in the northern region. Sounds like a lot of fun!

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:25 +0000

@Kathy: We went over a lot of the roads in northern Peru by bus – the mountains never ended! Your motorbiking trip across northern Peru must have been incredible. Our impressions of the north was similar to yours – we thought people were very friendly and open and the area is different than what we saw in the south. Not very many tourists, too.

@Ant: Interesting observation about the positive knock off effects that sometimes occur after natural disasters. I think you are right – hopefully locals will remember the work of travellers (e.g., filling sandbags and donating money) and travelers will have a special bond with the country and hopefully return or invest somehow. Thanks for your kind words about this piece.