Updated 16 June 2019 When a plan goes horribly wrong! So, you make all the preparations to be part of one of the best sporting events in the world – ‘Russia’s World Cup’, I flew to Moscow on a very early flight at 6am on 14 June, on the opening day which was taking place […]
Lord of the Miracles – Largest Catholic Procession in the world
The tradition of the Lord of the Miracles has been carried from generation to generation and is considered to be the largest Catholic procession in the world. The city of Lima attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country and abroad, who yearn to be part of this religious festival known as the ‘Purple […]
Virgen de la Candelaria – Peru Religious Festival
Peru Religious Festival Updated: 31 January 2019 In a few days’ time, on the 2nd of February, the second biggest festival in the whole of Latin America will be commencing in the folkloric capital of Peru, Puno. Surpassed by the numbers of visitors to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival only, the Virgen de la Candelaria […]
Peru’s Lares Adventure: Immersing Yourself in Cultural Travel
On a recent trip home I decided to try Peru‘s Lares Adventure which is operated by Mountain Lodges of Peru (who also run a Lodge to Lodge Trek in the Salkantay region). This offers numerous a-la-carte activities to choose from each day for example visits to local communities and weavers villages; archaeological ruins of Pisaq, Chinchero and […]
Biggest Carnival on the Planet
Easter Traditions in Peru
Updated April 2019 EASTER TRADITIONS IN PERU Easter in Peru is certainly a very important event, filled with fervour (Catholic religion). We follow the tradition through many generations and will often celebrate with family and friends, some taking the opportunity to travel within Peru while others remain at home. One of the rituals Peruvians practice […]