Hotels, Restaurants And More General Information Hotels, food and transportation are all inexpensive by American standards. Hotels are easily half to two-thirds the cost of similarly rated U.S. properties. Also expect to pay half in restaurants compared to the U.S. Fast food and coffee shops are the exception – mostly they’re on par with U.S.Continue reading “Reviews From Our Peru/Ecuador Trip”
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A Guide To Lisbon’s Public Transportation
It’s easy while walking the streets of Lisbon to think you have somehow slipped back in time. This beautiful city really seems to live in the past. Quant cobblestoned streets lead to plazas bordered by palaces, churches and castles. Attractive small cafes and restaurants abound and shops and galleries invite at every turn. Streetcars thatContinue reading “A Guide To Lisbon’s Public Transportation”
Going Inside Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel located in southern Peru on a 7,970 foot tall mountain peak. It has often been referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas”. It is located 50 miles northwest of the original Inca capital city of Cusco. The Urubamba River flows through the valley below the mountain creatingContinue reading “Going Inside Machu Picchu”
Explore World Destinations With Us
Below are links to articles on over one hundred destinations, featuring information on what’s there, major attractions, maps, public transportation and tips to get the most out of your visit. The United States Alaska Disney World Florida Florida & Georgia Attractions Georgia Hawaii Lousiana North Dakota National Parks North Carolina South Carolina Washington Europe LatinContinue reading “Explore World Destinations With Us”
Who Are The Inca?
Actually the question should be ‘who was the Inca?’ While the indigenous peoples centered geographically on Peru are often referred to as Inca, the word Inca itself refers to the individual emperor – Inca or Inka means king or emperor of the empire. But as the name is most popularly used, the Inca are everywhere.Continue reading “Who Are The Inca?”
The Inka Museum In Cusco, Peru
Located up a side street in Cusco’s historic district sits a 17th century building called Casa del Almirante. The mansion was originally the estate home of Spanish Admiral Francisco Alderete Maldonado. The Inca Museum (Museo Inka) is located inside. The estate was built on the foundations of Inca buildings that were part of Tahuantinsuyo Inca Empire,Continue reading “The Inka Museum In Cusco, Peru”
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