Machu Picchu is one of these iconic spots that seem to represent travel. As a kid, I remember seeing pictures in books and being fairly impressed. There are a number of different ways to get to Machu Picchu. The more active traveler will hike there over one to four days, via the famous Inca...
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My border crossing into Peru was…downright professional and courteous. I was pretty happy about that. The immigration people did not charge me an obscene entry fee ($135 in Bolivia) and they did not give me the run-around (Argentina / Chile on the way to...
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I enjoyed my time in La Paz, but it really wasn’t the type of city I wanted to stay put for an extended period of time. I was in a good mood as I left town (hadn’t been robbed) and I enjoyed a nice,...
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While Potosi was interesting, it was damn cold and its extremely high elevation (13,287″) made sleep restless. Plus, there was a general depressing nature about the town. The economy,...
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After crossing into Bolivia, everything changed. The people look different, buildings look like archeological sites, the infrastructure is…..largely missing and hey, food and lodging just got a lot cheaper! ...
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By bus, the trip from Mendoza to Salta takes something like 16 or 18 hours. Bus riders, I have been told, are treated to movies, bingo games, reclining or...
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When I first got to Mendoza, I wasn’t too taken by the place. The scenery didn’t quite match that of the Lakes District and the relatively large number of...
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