Comments on: All About Arequipa

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:37:22 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Thank you Michelle! That is such a sweet thing to say. I might be biased, but I think Arequipa is a great place to celebrate a birthday :) Enjoy!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 04:52:26 +0000

Heading to Peru for the Salkantay in January and will most likely head to Arequipa for my friend’s birthday the week after – you’ve convinced me! Thank you for keeping this blog and all the beautiful pictures. Love following every step of the way through the good and bad!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 03 May 2015 21:49:08 +0000

In reply to Teri.

I respond to comments every day 🙂 Emails on the other hand… my inbox is a mess! But glad to hear you have sorted it out — check out my posts on Puerto Maldonado for convincing that you won’t be missing out at all!

By: Teri

Teri — Fri, 01 May 2015 15:51:52 +0000

Thanks for the helpful advice! I was worried if I went to Puerto Maldonado (which is more convenient) instead of Iquitos, I’d be missing out. I’m actually very shocked that you a) respond at all and b) respond so promptly. Such discipline!

Also, I see your latest posts are from Nicaragua. I LOVED it there. Had the best trip of my life there last November. I’m planning on going again this year. You NEED to check out Rise Up Surf. Amazeballs experience. Nicest people own and work there, intimate, gourmet, healthy food, great balance of downtime and activities. You’ll even love waking up at 5am to go surfing. They may be closed for holidays right now b/c it is their down season but middle of Nov is a great time.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 01 May 2015 14:49:13 +0000

In reply to Teri. Hey Teri! Sounds like you have about seven days to play with. If you want to see as much as possible you could split that remaining time between the jungle (if you want to go to Iquitos from Lima and time your return flight to connect with your international flight, but I enjoyed Puerto Maldonado immensely as well! check out my posts for what I think the strengths of each are) and Lake Titicaca. I adore Arequipa but the lake is such a unique experience, I feel like it can't be missed -- and doesn't take much time to enjoy. Hope that helps!

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:57:47 +0000

You make everywhere sound so great lady!

Quick question: I have a short 12 days in Peru, I absolutely must go to Machu PIcchu/Cusco(3ish days), Huacachina(2-3 days), and trying to decide where else to divide my time. Leaning towards the Amazon but I hear Iquitos is better than Puerto Maldondo (but it’s so far!), but wondering if Arequipa, Colca Conyon, Lake Titicaca, etc… would be a better/easier/more worthwhile choice. What do you think?

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By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 02:10:17 +0000

In reply to TammyOnTheMove.

I can’t wait for you to get to Peru… you’ll go crazy with love for it 🙂

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 01:51:14 +0000

In reply to Rachel of Hippie in Heels. I know! Zoe and I discussed our desire to run out and buy some sky-blue paint after that visit...

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 01:49:18 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence). Ah, I can't even think about Thai food right now! That said I have found plenty of Peruvian dishes that I really loved, and thankfully (or maybe not?) the people of Peru share my insane sweet tooth. But still... Thai food!