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Another interesting city to visit in Peru is Arequipa. Located in the Southern Coastal region of Peru, it is situated at 2,380 meters above sea level and surrounded by three volcanoes. In contrast to Cusco, Arequipa is an example of Spanish and mestizo culture in Peru, as there are no Inca artifacts or ruins in the city.
Arequipa is nicknamed “La Ciudad Blanca,” the White City, since many of the buil... Arequipa, Peru: The City of Three Volcanoes
Posted by kristoffer on September 3rd, 2011
Another interesting city to visit in Peru is Arequipa. Located in the Southern Coastal region of Peru, it is situated at 2,380 meters above sea level and surrounded by three volcanoes. In contrast to Cusco, Arequipa is an example of Spanish and mestizo culture in Peru, as there are no Inca artifacts or ruins in the city.
Arequipa is nicknamed “La Ciudad Blanca,” the White City, since many of the buil... Popular Beaches In LA
Posted by dennis on September 3rd, 2011
Los Angeles has many popular spots for tourists to visit. But probably one of the most popular areas where most of the people frequent are LA’s various beaches. They are popular in so many different ways in that they attract a certain group of visitors day in and day out. Here are some of LA’s popular beaches and what they are known for.
Malibu’s Surfrider Beach
Malibu has one of LA’s more w...
Cusco: Peru’s Sacred City
Posted by kristoffer 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... Majestic Machu Picchu
Posted by kristoffer 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... Eating Out in Lima, Peru
Posted by kristoffer 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... LA, The State With The Most Energy Efficient Buildings
Posted by dennis 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... Mendoza, Argentina’s Wine Country
Posted by kristoffer 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 ... Cordoba, Argentina: A Mix of Old and New
Posted by kristoffer 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... Gay Tourism in Buenos Aires
Posted by kristoffer 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... Surfing Destinations In Los Angeles
Posted by dennis 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 ...