Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay, is one of those places few travelers visit. It’s somewhat risky for female tourists since muggings are common. Two guys on a motorcycle drive up past you. Then the one sitting at the back will take a knife and slash off your handbag, while they drive off into the …
Lima is the culinary capital of Latin America. Forget empanadas, in Lima there’s fusion food such as Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian mix), Cheviche (raw sushi-style fish), “Cuy” (BBQ’ed Guinea-pig or hamster), Beef heart skewers (“Anticuchos”) and for dessert, “Picarones” (deep-fried sweet potato rings with honey). Fitness in Lima The best place to jog in Lima is next …
Arequipa (abbreviated “AQP”) is Peru’s second largest city. However, it’s less popular for tourism than Cusco and Lima. The main tourist activity is to see the Colca Canyon. Otherwise, for hardcore adventurers, hike up Misty Volcano. Or try white water rafting. Arequipa is a great “base camp” for physically challenging activities. Colca Canyon Trek There …