Shopping for textiles is one of the highlights of visiting Peru, right? But figuring out what’s truly handmade isn’t always easy. Knowing the difference can help you bring home a more meaningful souvenir while supporting…
If you only experience Lima through its award-winning restaurants, you’re missing an important part of the city’s food culture: its markets. They’re where chefs source ingredients, families shop for dinner, and Peru’s incredible biodiversity comes…
One of the things I love most about Lima is its coastline, and one of my favorite ways to experience it is over a great meal. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, grabbing coffee with…
Looking for the perfect date night in Lima? Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a honeymoon dinner, or simply want an unforgettable evening together, the city is home to some of the best restaurants in…
The best Lima airport hotels for overnight layovers, early departures, and avoiding the city’s notoriously unpredictable traffic. In Lima, staying “near the airport” doesn’t always mean getting to the airport quickly. Traffic, terminal congestion, and…
If you’re planning a trip to Lima and are even remotely a foodie, Maido, the literal number one restaurant in the world, is going to come up, like a lot. Can you get in? Is…
I’ll be honest with you: fashion was not on my radar the first time I came to Lima. And then I found my way to Barranco, and I have not stopped shopping since. Which is…
Planning a trip to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu is not easy. The volume of information alone can be overwhelming — some of it outdated, some contradictory, and some from seriously shady corners…
Choosing where to stay in Lima is not as straightforward as it sounds. There are a lot of “nice” hotels—four and five-star options, and even some solid three-stars. But the rating system feels a bit…
You get to Lima knowing it’s one of the best food cities in the world—and then immediately run into a problem. Everything seems to fall into two categories: If you’re like me, neither of those…
