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Iquitos, Peru
My favorite part of Treehouse Lodge is hearing the sounds of the jungle. Whether I am relaxing in my treehouse at the end of an incredible day, walking through the jungle on an excursion, or navigating the calm waters at…
Rice: the simplest of foods. Yet, you’ll find it served in countless different ways throughout the world yielding distinct flavors enticing to any tourist. It may come as no surprise that the best rice I’ve ever tasted was in Peru…
Peru has over 400 original recipes to it’s name. The most popular of these recipes is Peruvian ceviche, which is incredible, but only available for lunch. You see, in Peru, they’re very specific about which foods should be eaten during…
Your arrival in Cusco will be memorable. Upon departing baggage claim you will notice a few things: the sun in stronger, the air is crisper, and thinner; you may even feel a shortness of breath. Next, as you approach the…
Travel magazines love Machu Picchu. Anytime they need a boost in readership, they publish the photos of the Lost City of the Incas on their cover or on one of the inserts. And it’s no wonder – Machu Picchu is…
Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world. Why? The answer is simple: the experience is mesmerizing and unique. You aren’t merely driving up to the lookout, getting out of the car, and snapping a few photos;…
Recently, my grandfather asked me what I thought of “Machee Poochoo.” Oftentimes, after a documentary airs on National Geographic, my friends will reach out and tell me they learned all about “Michii Pichii.” The mysteries of Machu Picchu start with…
You’re standing in the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ve just seen the breathtaking ruins of Saqsayhuaman, you’ve purchased an alpaca sweater, and then, all of a sudden, you realize that you’re starving. Other…
We just finished fishing for piranhas and catfish 9 miles up the Yarapa River from the Treehouse Lodge. The expedition was successful and piranha is on the menu tonight! That is, for those brave enough to give it a taste.…
Today I took a walk through Cusco. Starting on Saphi street, which is the main avenue to head up towards Saqsayhuaman, the great fortress ruins that hover over the Cusco valley, I walked down a few blocks to arrive at…
