6 Highlights From My Trip to Peru By Peru + Ecuador Travel Expert Renee Davies

Machu Picchu Trip

Hi Knowmaders! I just got back from an incredible 18-day trip to Peru. It was a phenomenal adventure filled with many of the activities you, our travelers, experience, as well as hotel inspections and meeting with our local team. I was constantly expanding my knowledge of these incredible destinations and excursions. To be honest the whole trip was a little bit of a pinch me moment and it was really difficult to choose just a few to share with you. Read on for the top six highlights from my trip to Peru.

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Tropic Of CandyCorn Feature: Traveling to The Sacred Valley of the Inca

Traveling to the Sacred Valley of the Inca - Knowmad Adventures and Tropic of Candycorn Traveling to the Sacred Valley of the Inca

I was delighted when Erynn at Tropic of Candycorn, a wonderful family travel blog, asked me to write a destination post. Of course, I was then faced with the hard decision of picking a place to write about. Having crisscrossed the globe in a number of ways – through study abroad programs, on a shoestring in college, and on Knowmad exploratory trips with Jordan to name a few – I felt like I was venturing into the future writing about a destination through the lens of family travel.

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Galapagos Islands Travel: Land + Sea

Galapagos Islands Travel

Instead of exploring the Galapagos Islands exclusively via land or sea, Knowmad travelers Rion and Shelly’s trip is an example of incorporating both a land-based accommodation and a catamaran cruise. The two enjoyed snorkeling, spotting wildlife, relaxing on their Galapagos Safari Camp porch, and experiencing life at sea onboard the Anahi. Learn about this unique Galapagos Islands trip here.

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The Best Chimichurri Recipe – Argentine Steak Sauce

Argentine Chimichurri Recipe

It doesn’t take much to recognize that Argentina is famous for their steak. We’ve heard the locals boast about it, the magazines talk about, and the travelers rave about it. One of the reasons their steak is so uniquely delicious is because often times they pair it with a very fresh and robust chimichurri sauce. Below I share the best Argentine chimichurri recipe I’ve ever had (taste-tested and approved)!

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Argentina + Chile Adventure Trip: The Ward’s Amazing Trip to South America

Argentina Adventure Travel

“We had the most amazing trip [to South America]; thank you! We are so appreciative of your guidance and expertise. It was so memorable and we sincerely loved every moment. Getting back to reality today is particularly challenging!” – Loren and Heath

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3 Ways to Tie A Scarf: Ecuadorian Alpaca by Shupaca

Ecuador Alpaca Wool How to Tie a Scarf Ecuador Alpaca     How to Tie a Scarf - Alpaca Wool

On winter days like today when the temperature outside is well below zero, I find myself tucked inside, sipping on a cup of coffee, and, of course, wrapped-up snug in a big, cozy scarf. A scarf isn’t just for warding off the blustery drafts at home, but also serves as the ideal travel accessory for adding variation to your outfits.

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The Peterson Family “Trip of a Lifetime” to Peru

Trip of a Lifetime to Peru - Peru Great Adventure

10 days of mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, good food, good laughs and good company!

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