By: Matthew Barker | 2010-03-28 | Destinations The Peruvian city of Puno is perched on the edge of one of the highlights of any Peru vacation - the spectacular and mythical Lake Titicaca. The city of 200,000 people is often dismissed as nothing more than a convenient staging post before heading out onto the lake itself, but this reputation is unfair: Puno offers many attractions which will all add to your Peru travel memories. read more
By: KatieWebb | 2010-12-14 | Travel & Leisure Located in the shore of the Lake Titicaca, Puno is the capital of the region with the same name and the third most visited city in Peru, due to its strategic position that allows it to be part of the Lima-Cuzco-Bolivia route read more
By: Gary Sargent | 2010-09-20 | Travel & Leisure If you are on a trip to Peru, be sure to include a trip to a handicrafts market in either the Puno or Cusco region to be amazed by the cultural legacy on display, and even have a chance to take a piece of it home with you. Find out more about Peruvian handicrafts from Cusco and Puno in this article. read more
By: Taylor Paige | 2010-05-26 | Destinations It is known that villagers live on the straw rafts, build and raise cattle on Titicaca Lake, Peru at an altitude of 3.812m. They have lived like that for thousands of years. Since the Inca time, the Uros tribe has built approximately 40 artificial islands which are made of straw and grass. These beautiful islands used to be a shelter during the war. In this way, the Uros tribe could make invaders difficult to conquer. They also consider floating villages as a place to inhabit for centuries. read more
By: Simon Clark | 2012-04-03 | Travel Tips Peru’s hilly expanse can making getting around a bit more of a challenge than in some other holiday destinations, but with a little clever thinking you can be on your way in no time. read more
By: Robert R Norris | 2011-11-27 | Travel & Leisure The beautiful country of Peru has a vast number of hidden treasures and is becoming an internationally renowned tourist spot. Wait no longer, book your ticket and head down to this exquisite country. read more
By: Hortense Soulier | 2011-04-26 | Destinations Discover the north of Peru and its many historic & archeological jewels with this guide by a Peru For Less travel expert read more
By: Lagnajit Roy | 2010-11-13 | Destinations Peru is a South American nation with many vacationer attractions. The country has a rich history and you can take guided tours in Peru to some of the world's oldest archaeological sites. The nation has many other spots for Peru tours like Amazon river, mountainous areas plus wildlife parks. The country has a populace of 29.5 million with 36% being under the poverty limit. read more
By: Matthew Barker | 2010-03-30 | Destinations Visiting the floating islands of Uros, a unique Peru vacation destination, is easy as this guide, written by a Peru travel expert, explains. One of the most unusual and interesting detours during many people's Peru vacations are the floating islands of Uros, high up on Lake Titicaca, a short boat ride from Puno. read more
By: Robert R Norris | 2011-11-27 | Travel & Leisure South America is where the majestic Republic of Peru is located, a multiethnic civilisation that is slowly transforming into a tourism hub. Besides the renowned Inca Trail, there are several other spots that are worth the visit. read more
By: Gianni Truvianni | 2011-03-09 | Culture An article about my off chance encounter with a Polish speaker in Peru and all the Polish influence I saw in this country that has very little connection to Poland. read more
By: Karen Keane | 2010-04-01 | Destinations My vacation to Peru started off like all my other vacations.....long plane ride. But let's not forget all the vaccinations and preventatives I had to have before I went. Vaccination for Yellow Fever, Malaria pills, and assorted other medications I took with me just in case. read more
By: Caitlin Ham | 2010-04-01 | Destinations Traveling with youngsters is an immensely rewarding experience and is the best way to open your child's eyes to some of the wonders that the world has to offer. A Peru vacation with your children could be the most memorable trip that you take with your young family and this guide, written by a local Peru travel expert, offers some advice and tips for getting the most out of your Peru vacation experience. read more
By: Gary Sargent | 2010-09-28 | Travel & Leisure There are innumerable travel experiences that one can have visiting Peru from the dry coastal regions to the towering Andes containing Machu Picchu, all offering a unique, unforgettable vacation. This article will describe four fantastic travel experiences that you can have in Peru. read more