The Big Trip. Stephen, Laura, James and Sinead head for an epic adventure: 17 weeks in South America 8 weeks in New Zealand 2 weeks in Fiji 11 weeks in Australia 14 weeks in South East Asia.

Peru...Partying in Arequipa and sandboarding in Huacachina

Wednesday, 5 Aug 2009 | Views [5340] | Comments [7]

This entry is written by Laura and not Stephen, for a change! After another bus breakdown and a very long bus ride we arrived in the city of Arequipa from Cusco. We got a taxi from the bus station to our hostel and as has been the case with so many ... Read more >

Tags: arequipa, huacachina, peru, sandboarding

Gallery: Peru

Wednesday, 5 Aug 2009 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Machu Picchu

Wednesday, 22 Jul 2009 | Photo Gallery

Ascending Machu Picchu

Tuesday, 21 Jul 2009 | Views [2404]

Friday morning we left Bolivia behind and boarded a bus for Cusco. We were delighted to get going after being held up by the strikes. We arrived at the Point Hostel Cusco late in the evening. Next day we explored the city. Cusco is a colonial city ... Read more >

Tags: cusco, machu picchu, peru, sacred valley