Isa’s Travel Stories

Discover the cuisine of Peru with this complete guide to world-class restaurants, street food, and everything between in South America’s culinary capital.

A complete guide to Arequipa Peru (also known as the White City) including where to stay, things to do, Colca Canyon hikes, best restaurants & practical tips.

Discover Huacachina, a stunning desert oasis and village in Peru, with towering sand dunes, thrilling sandboarding, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Arequipa is often called Peru’s ‘White City’, because so many buildings in the historical centre are built from sillar stone

Find out which are the best areas in Lima for tourism, accessibility and safety, plus recommendations for the best hotels and hostels in these areas of Lima.

4 different ways to travel from Cusco to Lake Titicaca, including bus, train, plane and tourist shuttle – find out which I did and which I wish I had!

A full guide to packing for travelling or backpacking in Peru, including what to take for the Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek.

14 things I wish I had known (or things I’m glad I did know) before travelling in Peru this year!

Arequipa is a great place to pitch up for a few days, explore, and let yourself adjust to the new altitude… here are 12 great things to do while you’re there.

Is PeruHop’s hop-on-hop-off bus service worth it? An honest review of routes, prices, tours and whether it’s better than booking your own buses in Peru.

Plan your 7 day itinerary in Peru based on my own trip this year, including: how to manage the altitude, important bus decisions and, of course, where to go!

Everything you need to know to put together the perfect itinerary for your trip to Peru, no matter how much time you have.

There are four ways to get from Lima Airport to Miraflores: by public bus, airport shuttle, taxi or private transfer. Whatever you do, don’t take an Uber!