Ben always knew he wanted to go travelling since hearing the stories and exploits that his uncle experienced from his time travelling. However, he never thought about teaching English to get there. So with money for a plane ticket he moved to China to teach. When he started writing, it was only a way to communicate with family and friends to...Read more
Ben always knew he wanted to go travelling since hearing the stories and exploits that his uncle experienced from his time travelling. However, he never thought about teaching English to get there. So with money for a plane ticket he moved to China to teach. When he started writing, it was only a way to communicate with family and friends to...Read more
At VIVA, we know Peru like no other guidebook company possibly can, as our headquarters are right up the road in Quito, Ecuador, where we frequently take trips to the "Southern Inca Empire." VIVA Travel Guides' on-the-ground authors bring you travel wisdom and street smarts. We live here, we understand the language, we understand the people,...Read more
At VIVA, we know Peru like no other guidebook company possibly can, as our headquarters are right up the road in Quito, Ecuador, where we frequently take trips to the "Southern Inca Empire." VIVA Travel Guides' on-the-ground authors bring you travel wisdom and street smarts. We live here, we understand the language, we understand the people,...Read more
This full-colour guide to the wildlife of the High Andes in Peru will appeal to the ardent wildlife enthusiast, curious tourist and armchair traveller alike. Some of the hotspots covered are Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inca Trail, the Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador, and Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. With...Read more
This full-colour guide to the wildlife of the High Andes in Peru will appeal to the ardent wildlife enthusiast, curious tourist and armchair traveller alike. Some of the hotspots covered are Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inca Trail, the Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador, and Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. With...Read more
This full-color guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andesthe fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, center of the lost Inca empire. And it s yours to explore.This is the trip of a...Read more
This full-color guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andesthe fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, center of the lost Inca empire. And it s yours to explore.This is the trip of a...Read more
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Special emphasis has been placed on trending Lima's dining scene and alternate Inca Trail-type hiking routes. Focused coverage on Peru's essential, must-see destinations includes new restaurants and hotels. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The guide offers beautifully illustrated, in-depth coverage of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and...Read more
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Special emphasis has been placed on trending Lima's dining scene and alternate Inca Trail-type hiking routes. Focused coverage on Peru's essential, must-see destinations includes new restaurants and hotels. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The guide offers beautifully illustrated, in-depth coverage of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and...Read more
One of the great wonders of the world, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru has a legacy extending back many generations. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers breathtaking views of the ethereal ruins. The ancient "City of the Incas" was constructed in the 15th century in the mountains above the Urubamba River and valley. The...Read more
One of the great wonders of the world, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru has a legacy extending back many generations. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers breathtaking views of the ethereal ruins. The ancient "City of the Incas" was constructed in the 15th century in the mountains above the Urubamba River and valley. The...Read more
It started when a single red rose sent to the wrong person led to the right person. However, this is no ordinary romantic tale but a story of self-discovery, friendship and travel set to the backdrop of four continents. A chance encounter upon the volcanic and snowy slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and a drunken text message sets off a chain...Read more
It started when a single red rose sent to the wrong person led to the right person. However, this is no ordinary romantic tale but a story of self-discovery, friendship and travel set to the backdrop of four continents. A chance encounter upon the volcanic and snowy slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and a drunken text message sets off a chain...Read more
The Rough Guide to Peru is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country, with full-color maps and detailed coverage of all its regions. Discover Peru's highlights with expert information on everything from hiking the Inca Trail and wildlife-spotting in the Amazon rainforest to shopping for souvenirs in vibrant markets and seeking out...Read more
The Rough Guide to Peru is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country, with full-color maps and detailed coverage of all its regions. Discover Peru's highlights with expert information on everything from hiking the Inca Trail and wildlife-spotting in the Amazon rainforest to shopping for souvenirs in vibrant markets and seeking out...Read more
This full-color guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andes?the fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, center of the lost Inca empire. And its yours to explore.This is the trip of a...Read more
This full-color guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andes?the fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, center of the lost Inca empire. And its yours to explore.This is the trip of a...Read more
She's lifted the burqa on Dubai, and ate, preyed and loved Bali. Now Becky Wicks heads to South America for a bit of LATINALICIOUS ! In her latest laugh-out-loud travel memoir, intrepid traveller Becky Wicks sets her sights on both the natural and - ahem! - man-made attractions of South America, and discovers that while gauchos aren't always...Read more
She's lifted the burqa on Dubai, and ate, preyed and loved Bali. Now Becky Wicks heads to South America for a bit of LATINALICIOUS ! In her latest laugh-out-loud travel memoir, intrepid traveller Becky Wicks sets her sights on both the natural and - ahem! - man-made attractions of South America, and discovers that while gauchos aren't always...Read more
Cuzco, ancient capital of the Incas, Footprint's acclaimed guide to the region, now in its 3rd edition, helps you get the most out of this fascinating corner of Peru, with insights into Inca culture and details of how to reach all the best ruins. The fully-updated new edition keeps you up-to-date with Cuzco's ever-changing nightlife, as well as...Read more
Cuzco, ancient capital of the Incas, Footprint's acclaimed guide to the region, now in its 3rd edition, helps you get the most out of this fascinating corner of Peru, with insights into Inca culture and details of how to reach all the best ruins. The fully-updated new edition keeps you up-to-date with Cuzco's ever-changing nightlife, as well as...Read more
The full-colour The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget is the ultimate guidebook for travelling the continent, from Colombia's Caribbean beaches to the ice-fields of Patagonia. Detailed colour maps and in-depth coverage of what to see, where to stay and how to get around will help you discover the best this dazzling continent has to...Read more
The full-colour The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget is the ultimate guidebook for travelling the continent, from Colombia's Caribbean beaches to the ice-fields of Patagonia. Detailed colour maps and in-depth coverage of what to see, where to stay and how to get around will help you discover the best this dazzling continent has to...Read more
This book is a well-written, interesting, entertaining, and informative narrative about an exciting hike through the Peruvian Andes. A sequel to PATAGONIA, this book is a must have for anyone planning to hike the Inca Trail or anyone who enjoys world class adventures. Its simple, reader-friendly style of writing makes this book a positive...Read more
This book is a well-written, interesting, entertaining, and informative narrative about an exciting hike through the Peruvian Andes. A sequel to PATAGONIA, this book is a must have for anyone planning to hike the Inca Trail or anyone who enjoys world class adventures. Its simple, reader-friendly style of writing makes this book a positive...Read more
A pilgrimage is all about experiencing the sacred world of the people and places that one travels through. Traveling through the Andean World of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia opened up a vista of a sacred landscape known by the Quechua and Aymara people as Pachamama (Mother Earth). It was only after I had completed the Inka pilgrimage...Read more
A pilgrimage is all about experiencing the sacred world of the people and places that one travels through. Traveling through the Andean World of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia opened up a vista of a sacred landscape known by the Quechua and Aymara people as Pachamama (Mother Earth). It was only after I had completed the Inka pilgrimage...Read more