Need a Place to Relax? When we traveled to Peru, we stayed in three different Belmond-branded properties. I, honestly, was not familiar with Belmond properties at all before heading to Peru, so I wasn't sure what to expect. As I mentioned before, we went to Peru as part of a … [Read more...]
Is Hiking to the Sun Gate Worth It at Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu in the Afternoon Sun We actually weren't planning to walk to the Sun Gate on our free morning at Machu Picchu. Most trekkers come in through the Sun Gate, as it is the end of the Inca Trail. But for those of us who didn't trek, the Sun Gate is about a mile up from … [Read more...]
What to Wear to Machu Picchu If You Aren’t Hiking
When I was packing for Peru, I had a tough time finding non-hiking recommendations that seemed reasonable and, well, things I would actually wear. In fact, pretty much the only useful thing I could find (beyond pictures of girls in heels in the ruins...the last time I wore … [Read more...]
