Lima’s street art, in pictures: 18 awesome shots of the capital city

Peru's capital city has plenty of street art around – but like most other pieces, they may not be here tomorrow. Start around the Museo de la Electricidad (Electricity Museum) in the Barranco district, the Parque de Barranco, and along streets Pedro de Osma, 28 de Julio,…

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A tale of two food tours: Devour Barcelona and Food Walking Tour Peru

Despite being of the 'eat-to-live' variety, we definitely enjoy trying new things while traveling. While not always weird, there's a definite link between food and culture, and it's one we sometimes explore. Start with Devour(ing) Barcelona Welcome to Devour Barcelona, a walking food tour offering family-run and owner-operated…

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Getting around Lima: a guide to the crowded, chaotic, and confusing transportation system

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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…

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Forget about Machu Picchu. Go on this one-day Cusco Archeological Tour, a cheaper and better version of the ‘Incan trail’

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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…

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