Lima Dining: Maido

Lima hasn't historically been a must-visit spot in South America, but increasingly food-lovers extend their trips in Peru to make time for checking out some of the city's globally renowned hot spots. That's just what we did, but by the time we finished our hike, I was feeling so tired, I regretted having to wait a day before flying home. Fortunately, Japanese-Peruvian fusion spot, Maido, turned out to be so awesome, I changed my tune.

"Sushi - Earth" - Sweetbreads

The Definitive Guide to Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu - photo credit: Adventurous Tastes 2016

We're fresh off of our 10 day trip to Peru, the highlight of which was a 4-day, 3-night hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Peru is a gorgeous country, and the people were warm and welcoming. More to come on the amazing dining experiences we had. In the meantime, what else do you need to know before deciding whether you should tackle the Inca Trail? Here's what I wish I had known.