Ten Hours by train from Cusco to Puno – I was not expecting this change of plan!
Our journey started in Cusco from Wanchaq Train station where we boarded the Peru Rail Titicaca train to Puno and Lake Titicaca. The route spans 385 kilometres (239 miles) and traverses the stunning high-altitude plains of the Peruvian Altiplano. Some would say this is one of the 10 most famous train journeys in the world. So here…
The Misminay people of Peru – an indiginous community in the mountains
Cusco has so much to offer, having once been the ancient capital of Peru. This region, which stands high in the…
Maras Salt Mine and Moray archaelogical site at Urubamba, Cusco – fascinating!
The Maras Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras) are located in the Urubamba Province in the Sacred Valley, at an altitude of…
Cusco, Peru – the original capital of Peru
Our time visiting Machu Picchu was over, and we began our journey from Aguas Calientes Train Station to Ollantaytambo. The train…
Aguas Caliente, Peru – a small town before the step up to Machu Picchu
The hotel we stayed in for the two nights visiting Machu Picchu was called the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel and was…
Machu Picchu, Peru – One of the 7 wonders of the world for good reason
Travelling from Urubamba by road we headed to Ollantaytambo where we would catch our Vista Dome train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.…
Inkaterra, Urumbumba, Peru – An idyllic mountain retreat
We flew to Cusco by Latam airlines from Lima. It was a short 1 hour flight. As we descended towards Cusco,…
There are many differences between the UK and Peru, and these are just a few
On our first day sightseeing in Miraflores and Barranca, my wife and I took the modern bridge over the highway from…
Lima, Peru – It has 36 political parties! No wonder they have problems.
Situated on the West coast of South America where you find the Pacific Ocean and just below Ecuador, you’ll find Peru.…
Madrid, Spain – a city of art and culture
The trip to Madrid from Manchester was brief, arriving on an Iberia flight. After checking into the Innside Melia near the…
The Dwarf Mini – it feels like this should be impossible!
All my life I have been fascinated by the stars, astronomy, anything space related and photography. When planning my next adventure…
The Horizons of Khufu – A virtual tour of Khufu’s Pyramid found among the pyramids of Giza, Egypt
There’s something quite surreal about standing in the middle of Manchester and finding yourself transported 4,500 years back in time to…
The Hideout, Prestwich – An apt name for a place that is tucked out of sight with great food
A bar and eatery hidden away, but worth finding.
Jodrell Bank, Cheshire – educational and fascinating site of a radio telescope
A day out at Jodrell Bank
Virtual Machu Picchu Experience, Manchester – We really felt we were there!
Manchester city centre reached via the very efficient Metrolink, was very cold on the day we arrived for our Virtual Machu…
