Urban Side from Jean-Baptiste Chandelier JB prod I love the first minute of footage as this guy is paragliding over the Miraflores neighborhood in Lima, Peru. I use to see paragliders flying every day when I lived there. If I hadn’t already done it a few times in other places, I would’ve been all over […]
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My Travel Year in Review: South America, 2012
In the first of a two part series, Dave shares the destinations he visited while traveling South America from January to August 2012.
Photo Essay: Wildlife in the Tambopata National Reserve
A photo essay featuring the beautiful and diverse wildlife in Peru’s Tambopata National Reserve.
Inside Refugio Amazonas and the Tambopata Research Center
An inside look at the food and accommodations at Refugio Amazonas and the Tambopata Research Center in Peru’s Amazon basin.
Top 5 Wildlife Moments In Peru’s Amazon Basin
A countdown of my favorite wildlife moments in the Peru Amazon Basin, including jaguars, monkeys, and tarantulas.
Jaguars and Thunderstorms on the Tambopata River
During our first day riding up the Tambopata River in Peru’s Amazon Basin, we spotted a jaguar, capybaras, and several species of birds.
Packing List for the Amazon Jungle
In advance of his trip to the Tambopata Reserve in Peru, Dave shares his packing list for the Amazon jungle.
Let’s Go Backpacking in the Peruvian Amazon
Dave announces his latest adventure, a 6-day guided trip into the Peruvian Amazon.
Aquavit Hotel in Asia, Peru
Before leaving Lima, I spent a few nights outside the city in Asia, a Summertime beach and party destination about 1.5 hours drive due South of the capital. Here, a large, modern outdoor shopping mall complete with restaurants, bars and discotecas has sprung up along the Pan-American Highway. From what I could gather, most Peruvians […]
Peru Highlights: My First 5 Months
y adventures in Peru began up North, as I took a 2-day overland journey from Vilcabamba, Ecuador to Chachapoyas last October. At the time, it was exhilarating to be on the move. A series of buses, rickshaws and share taxis got me from one destination to another in a fairly efficient manner. I’ll always prefer arriving in […]
