Posted by Ardent Editor on September 2nd, 2011
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 the Incas, and other Inca sites. Indigenous Quechua culture remains an integral part of the C
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 2nd, 2011
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 hundred years later during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire (even though the Spanish conquistadors never reached the
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 2nd, 2011
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 first dish on the to-eat list. Genreally referred to as the “Peru
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 2nd, 2011
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 Agency. This makes LA’s aim to “go green” even more achievable.
The list for the top cities with
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 1st, 2011
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 leafy avenues, ambient plazas, and
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 1st, 2011
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 200,000 students troop to Cordoba’s many campuses, expect a very you
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 1st, 2011
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 in a fairly low-key level. Gay couples holding hand-in-hand in public may not be a commo
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 1st, 2011
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 and for the more experienced surfers. For those who have just gotten into surfing, here are
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 1st, 2011
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 Hills
Beverly Hills is known for its posh shops and high end offices. One of the most valuable stretch of real e
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 6th, 2011
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 accent.
The survey, which gathered over 700 responses, is not scientific. Results show that the Spanish is at the
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