Birds of a Feather

Most people come to Cusco, Peru to go trekking through Incan ruins. I came to volunteer. One of my goals for this trip was to find an organization that worked with women and get involved to learn more about women’s empowerment and gender equality in South America. While surfing the web, I came across Threads (Read More)

While we didn’t party like crazy in Cusco as most travellers do, we did explore some of Cusco’s rocking night life. Hierba Buena makes some of the most beautiful drinks we’ve ever seen, although they tend to disappear very quickly. The ambience of Bullfrogs can’t be beat; littered with bean-bags it’s probably one of the comfiest (Read More)

The “Floating Islands” of Lake Titicaca sound more like a level in Super Mario 3 than a place that actually exists. I can assure you, however, that these islands do exist and are not inhabited by goombas and koopas, but rather pleasant Uro men and women who are quick to welcome you into their homes. The (Read More)