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

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

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

As we enter the month of December, let’s take a look at how Christmas is celebrated in South America. Our first stop is Peru! Spending Christmas...

The Andean Summer Solstice festival, known as Capac Raymi has been celebrated for hundreds of years since at least as far back as the early 15th...

One of the things that will intrigue you during your Peru trip is the sight of Quechua men, women, and kids dressed in colorful typical Andean...

During your trip to Peru, you will likely come across some ladies selling interesting-looking beverages, either in glasses that you can consume...

When you travel to a different country, everything is exciting, with new experiences to be had, new foods to try, new things to see and do...

Now we get to what some would argue is the best part of your culinary experience during your Peru trip: what to eat for dessert! With its typical...

In addition to being the origin of important staple foods that have spread throughout the world, Peru is fertile ground for hundreds of species of...

With its rich and unique spices, exceptional ingredients, and deep traditions, it’s no surprise that Peruvian cuisine is booming worldwide. These...