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This photo of Bar Peru is courtesy of TripAdvisor Whichever country we visit, we are always interested in its drinking culture. A country like Peru offers booze hounds all the watering holes and exotic drinks that they can ever wish for. In fact, they are is a saying in Peru that no matter how far you go, you will end up at a bar before reaching your destination. With such a big emphasis given to social drinking, Peru is certainly one of the most booze-friendly destinations in the world. The parties in Lima, the quaint bars in Machu Picchu, the rustic but touristy shacks in Cusco offer patrons with a variety of International and Andean alcoholic beverages that help you to speak Spanish even if you didn’t know a single
[Continue reading...]If you are gay, and plan to travel in and around Peru, you may not really encounter a gay paradise. Peru is still a deeply Catholic country that is bound by negative attitudes towards homosexuality. However, Peru is not exactly in Eastern Europe or in certain other parts of the world where gay people are targeted and abused both verbally and physically. Instead, Peru can be a surprisingly welcoming country for LGBT people, as long as they don’t end up meeting the wrong kind of people (who exist everywhere). Peru’s happening nightclubs, bars and theaters are quite gay friendly, and the gay scene in Lima is particularly exciting. Many bed and breakfast places specially cater to LGBT people and it is never difficult to be invited to local gay parties
[Continue reading...]Peruvian cuisine is one of the most sought after across restaurants in cities like London, Paris and New York. Peruvian cuisine is growing very popular all over the world and there is no better place than Peru to try some of its most well known delicacies. In fact, the Andean nation’s cuisine is so versatile that it could make many larger countries hang their heads in shame when it comes to showing off the variety in their respective cuisines. When you actually visit Peru, what is the most ‘Peruvian’ dish of the all? It has to be the disquieting cuy, which is relished all over this Andean nation. Cuy, or the guinea pig is cooked in a unique manner and is almost always presented without cutting off any body parts.
[Continue reading...]The Easter Sunday has just passed and many people might wonder how the Easter Week is celebrated in Peru, which is predominantly Catholic much like the rest of Latin America. Semana Santa or the Easter Week is celebrated feverishly all across Peru and the celebrations culminate on the Easter Sunday, which is celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
[Continue reading...]Forcing young men to serve in the army is not exactly is the most democratic way to run a country. However, many developed and liberal countries like Israel and Singapore still practice conscription as a rule. On the other hand, most Latin American countries do not force their citizens to serve in the army and the decision is almost always voluntary.
[Continue reading...]The State Department lifted a kidnapping alert for U.S. citizens traveling to Peru's awesome Machu Picchu ruins and the surrounding Cusco region after a review of the threat, the U.S. embassy said on Wednesday.
[Continue reading...]PromPeru recently premiered their new videos promoting Peru to the international community, “Peru, Empire of Hidden Treasures” features shots of Puno, Cusco, the Amazon, Lambayeque, Trujillo, Piura, Tumbes, Arequipa, Loreto, Ica, and Lima. PromPeru continues their goal of reaching 9 percent growth in tourism by 2014.
[Continue reading...]Much like the US, Peru’s higher education system is in a state of evolution as national leaders and educators strive to find solutions to the country’s education funding and enrollment issues. However, while the US pushes PhD programs online and mobile apps to revolutionize learning, Peru is making gains that will ensure students in the future can have freedom, choice and funding.
[Continue reading...]Something I find absolutely wonderful about Peru is the availability of fresh food from meat to cheese to fruits and veggies. You can also find art, flowers, fruit juice stands, lunch, and hardware shop stuff in markets at a very good price. I find that most people here do not shop in one fell swoop like they do in the States.
[Continue reading...]Since coming to Cusco in August of 2010 I have witnessed an array of maintenance and renovation projects around town. I am happy to see that there is the demand for renovation and building projects and it’s good to see a city interested in the up keep of the town. However, one thing that always comes to mind is how slow the projects are.
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