Laurel Thompson, Author at Luxury Travel to Peru, Galapagos & Bolivia

Peru is a country with many rivers, descending from the high Andes mountains, leading towards the Pacific coast, or into the Amazon basin. Rafting...

In this installment of our series on Christmas around South America, we’ll talk about some of the colorful traditions of a Colombian Christmas...

December is here and so is the holiday cheer! Let’s take a look at how Christmas is celebrated in South America. Our first stop: Peru. Though...

Situated between Peru and Colombia, Ecuador has jungle, mountains, and the beautiful Pacific coastline— not to mention the world-famous wildlife...

A traditional Christmas in Bolivia has some similarities and some differences from a traditional Peruvian Navidad celebration. A country whose...

In part 2 of the blog series, Strange and Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu, we’ll present you with some more little-known tidbits to further...

There are many intriguing reasons why a visit to Machu Picchu should be an integral part of your trip to Peru. As the most visited site in Peru...

Yet again, Machu Picchu has laid claim to the prestigious Best Tourist Attraction Award, as defined by the World Travel Awards. This is the third...

Altitude Sickness, or soroche (as it is known in the Andes) can vary greatly in its severity, and it should not be taken lightly. Soroche does not...

If you love colorful celebrations, June is the month to plan your trip to Peru – the Jubilee month in Cusco! 1. Hayhuarikuy Where: Plaza de Armas...