Tag: Inca Empire

Cusco (Cuzco) Peru Adventure Travel | Budget Travel Adventure

| May 27, 2022 | 5 Comments

Cusco (or Cuzco) is one of the largest cities in Peru, and once upon a time, the largest city in South America during the era of the Inca Empire. Cusco was the central capital of the Incas. Most budget adventure travelers spend much time in Cusco (it is after all the base point for all […]

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Tour of Sacred Valley Peru with Gate1 Travel | Budget Adventure Travel

| April 16, 2022 | 4 Comments

Pain. A lot of it. That is what you will feel when you attempt to “discover” Peru on a whirlwind 11-day adventure tour, if you have not moved your butt around outside of your cubicle for an extended period. Office ping-pong does not count. Tip: Hit the squat machine at your local gym 3-weeks before […]

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Hiking Vacation to Machu Picchu | Budget Adventure Travel

| March 27, 2022 | 11 Comments

Much has been written about one of the New 7 Wonders of the World – The Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru. When I saw this fascinating place through my own eyes, after having viewed it several times through the lenses of other people’s camera, the experience was a surreal one. Yes, it is just […]

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