Comments on: My Peru Itinerary

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:57:10 +0000

Hey Kate! What an amazing adventure you have ahead 🙂 I would get an unlocked phone with a local SIM card in it, and program in the local emergency services number, so you always have a way to call for help if you find yourself in a pickle. Some women feel more comfortable traveling with a personal alarm or whistle, too. If that makes you or your mom feel better, go for it! Mostly, I’d use the same precautions I would at home — know where you’re going so you don’t stand around on the street corner looking lost or staring at a map, avoid walking alone at night when possible, drink responsibly, etc. Wishing you a safe and happy trip!

By: Kate Price

Kate Price — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:10:34 +0000

Hi Alex! I am heading off to Cusco end of October and will be doing a Jungle trek to Machu Picchu, volunteering in Cusco for 6 weeks after. I am in a hostel my first two nights. While I do speak a fair amount of Spanish, I have never been to South American before or traveled alone for this long. Do you have any tips/have any specific things I should know about Cusco in terms of keeping myself safe? I am quite comfortable with the idea of traveling alone but since I am young (22) my mum is quite nervous. Thank you!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:53:15 +0000

In reply to Jostein & Jenny. Sounds like a cool place! Best of luck with your endeavor.

By: Jostein & Jenny

Jostein & Jenny — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:19:27 +0000

Hey. If you are going to the San Martin/Tarapoto area, we have a place for you to camp for 50 soles ($15) p/p per week. The price includes free access to an outdoor fully equipped kitchen, solar charging for phones and tablets and free organic fruits you can pick directly from the tree at the site. There is also 3G connection, and we are working on implementing i Wireless signal on the site. We are located 30 minutes from Tarapoto. Public transportation available straight to the property. Contact us on campingvidaverde@gmail.com for more information. Best Jenny & Jostein.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 02:43:35 +0000

In reply to Vid.

I did indeed — and wrote a post about it! You can find it in my very extensive Peru archives. I agree… it was nerve-wracking but worthwhile!

By: Vid

Vid — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:52:16 +0000

Hey Alex,

I am sure you had a great time in Peru – did you finally do the Nazca lines flight?

We just got back from a month in Peru and did the flights – the sights were amazing, but the plane ride, errr, a little traumatic. It was a tiny tiny aircraft and the pilot seemed to be enjoying treating it like a toy and doing these crazy manoeuvres. Still, glad that we did the flight.

Peru is such a great country – would love to go back!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:51:34 +0000

In reply to Natalie Bankhead. Hey Natalie, this post is from 2013 so I'm not in South America anymore :) Enjoy your trip!

By: Natalie Bankhead

Natalie Bankhead — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 02:06:24 +0000

Hey I’m going to be traveling Peru during this same time coming down from Central America. I’d love to run into you. Check out the blog cuzcoeats.com for a local’s guide to great eating, history, and culture of Cuzco and all of Peru. He does amazing work and I can see you wanting to work/meet him.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:02:28 +0000

In reply to Gemma TwoScotsAbroad. Awesome! Peru is magical. You're going to LOVE it!

By: Gemma TwoScotsAbroad

Gemma TwoScotsAbroad — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:50:26 +0000

Sitting at work reading your itinerary for Peru and doing a dance inside (as the students can’t see this ‘travelling in less that 100 days’ dance). We fly to Peru after SXSW in March, can’t wait to get my hiking boots on.