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Cusco: Peru’s Sacred City

Cusco: Peru's Sacred City

If you think Lima is the most visited city in Peru, you are dead wrong. Located several hundreds of kilometers southeast of the capital, Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many tourists come to Cusco not only for its preserved colonial architecture, but also for its proximity from Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of

Majestic Machu Picchu

Majestic Machu Picchu

A trip in Peru would not be complete without a trek to Machu Picchu, the site of an ancient Inca city located in the Andes mountains. Situated at 2,430 meters above sea level, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Incas started building the site at around 1430, but it was abandoned about a

Eating Out in Lima, Peru

Eating Out in Lima, Peru

Many tourists may not know it, but Peru’s capital city Lima is the “Gastronomy Capital of the Americas.” Not only does Peruvian cuisine has been gaining interest among food lovers, but Lima has the most varied cuisine offerings, both regional and international. When dining in Lima, or in any part of Peru, ceviche should the

LA, The State With The Most Energy Efficient Buildings

LA, The State With The Most Energy Efficient Buildings

Its fun to visit LA for its attractions. But it is also worth knowing more of what this part of California has achieved in some ways. One of those facts include being one of the top cities that contain the most number of green buildings in the whole nation, according to the US Environmental Protection

Mendoza, Argentina’s Wine Country

Mendoza, Argentina's Wine Country

Located in the desert Cuyo region in western Argentina, Mendoza is the center of the country’s world-renowned wine industry. Despite its very dry region, grapes are grown in the city through its extensive artificial irrigation system called “acequias,” making it an ideal environment to process Mendoza’s famous wines. Mendoza is a bustling city lined with

Cordoba, Argentina: A Mix of Old and New

Cordoba, Argentina: A Mix of Old and New

Cordoba is Argentina’s second-largest city and it is also one of the most visited locations in the country, mainly because of its fascinating mix of the old and new. It is known by its nickname “La Docta” due to its many universities and scientific institutes, not to mention its four municipal galleries. And since around

Gay Tourism in Buenos Aires

Gay Tourism in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires prides itself as one of the most open-minded cities in South America, so it is unsurprising why it has become a popular destination for gay travelers, particularly from Europe and North America. But unlike the gay playground that are Castro (in San Francisco) and Chelsea (in New York), gay men and women socialize

Surfing Destinations In Los Angeles

Surfing Destinations In Los Angeles

For avid surfers, looking for the best surfing destinations is always part of their adventure. There are also a number of good surfing destinations to be found in Los Angeles. Here are some of them. For Beginner Surfers There are various surfing areas found in Los Angeles. They are divided into areas for beginner surfers

Little Known Facts In Los Angeles

Little Known Facts In Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the major and more popular cities in the state of California. Most tourists seem to consider it as the state’s entertainment capital. But there are also some little known facts about Los Angeles that not a lot of people know about. Here are some of them. A Racetrack In Beverly

World's Sexiest Accents

World's Sexiest Accents

Lonely Planet asked its fans on Facebook what for them is the sexiest accent in the world. Why should we know? Because it is nice to hear a person’s English spoken in a way that would sweep you off your feet. However, this is totally different from a very bad impersonation of speaking with an