Figuring out Lima's public transportation system is like doing calculus blindfolded while riding a bicycle through molasses – a mental and physical challenge. Lima is officially the gold standard of confusion when it comes to getting around the city. Though it might be a little naive…
Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires has so many cafes, book shops, and colonial ear buildings, you'd almost think you were traveling through Europe rather than in South America. With hopping clubs and foot taping Latin music, you will be tangoing your way through the streets in…
Once a decade, an event comes along that you can't miss... No, really, you can't miss it. So many problems if you do. Despite the typical bureaucracy found in most embassies, I'm happy to report things are straightforward for the most part. A quick disclaimer: the…
Saqsaywaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay – oh my. Cusco, Peru is best known as the gateway to Machu Picchu, that seemingly exotic and horrendously overpriced destination I'll probably never visit. This is One Weird Globe, however, which means I'm here to give you a less-touristy alternative that's at least…
Ever wondered what a 3,000 square meter mural looks like? Wonder no more. Originally founded in 1824, The Universidad Nacional de Trujillo is one of the oldest universities in Peru. Built from 1994 to 2008 in several parts, this one-kilometer-long mural offers up an array of themes: history,…