As backpackers on a budget, we’re constantly thinking about what items to splurge on during our travels. South America was relatively easy, since the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, a trip to the Amazon, and our PADI Open Water certification were going to be our big ticket items. Before we got to New Zealand, we…
Tag: Planning
Visiting the Peruvian Amazon
Planning a trip to the Peruvian Amazon can be daunting. There is an overload of information, trips ranging from 3 days to 3 weeks, from $200 to $2000. We planned out our trip when we were already based in Cusco, so this was especially overwhelming. There are endless tour companies claiming that they have the…