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

Peru is truly an abundant country that has provided the world with many gifts. It’s a nation of diverse climates, with mountains, desert, jungle...

Peru is a birder’s paradise. With over 1800 species of birds, only Colombia rivals it for the sheer number of diverse avian species found in its...

Are you or one of your travel mates an insect enthusiast? A trip to Peru will be just the thing to inspire anyone interested in the...

You’re on your Peru adventure, experiencing this new culture for the first time, enjoying the vibrant colors and sounds, learning about the rich...

Throughout history, there have always been phenomena that can’t be explained logically. Many stories have sprung up around these occurrences in an...

Have you considered adding some adrenaline to your Peru adventure? One of the more exciting activities that you can add to your Peru journey is...

In our previous installment on Inca food preservation techniques, we discussed the technique of freeze-drying, one of the Incas’ gifts to...

In our previous installment on Inca food preservation techniques, we discussed the technique of storing food in buildings known as Collcas - a...

When you arrive for your Peru holiday, you will hear a great deal about the Tawantinsuyo, the Inca Empire. Although conquered by the Spanish in...

On your Peru trip, you may be surprised to learn that the Inca invented many of the food preservation techniques that are still in use today...