I will take a hiatus from writing on Go Backpacking in September to focus on my next book, a travel guide to Lima.
I am co-writing it with Colin Post of Expat Chronicles.
By devoting more attention to this project in the coming month, we hope to publish the guide well before the end of the year.
I've already written and scheduled a few final Mexico posts for September, and Mark will continue to contribute weekly.
I'll still be active on Facebook, Twitter and sending out the weekly newsletter.
Why Lima?
Between 2011-2012, I spent about seven months in Peru, and six of those months were spent living in Lima.
I feel like I got to know the city well. I can't imagine having spent any less time there and could easily have stayed longer.
Combined with Colin's knowledge from living in Peru for a much more extended period, I think we're both in a terrific position to publish a high-quality travel guide.
To refresh your memory, here are a few of my many highlights from Peru:
Northern and Central Peru
- Keulap: Fortress Ruins in Northern Peru
- Moche Ruins: Huaca de la Luna y Huaca del Sol
- A “Day of the Dead” Visit to Huascaran, Peru's Tallest Mountain
- Pastoruri Glacier: Journey to 5,000 Meters
Cusco and Machu Picchu
Lima
The Amazon
- Jaguars and Thunderstorms on the Tambopata River
- Top 5 Wildlife Moments in Peru's Amazon Basin
- Photo Essay: Wildlife in the Tambopata National Reserve
In October, I'll pick up with my stories and photos from Bolivia, share more from my last European train adventure, plus let you in on how I spent two weeks in Panama. Stay tuned!
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio, a food blog. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Read the complete story of how he became a pro travel blogger.
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Torsten
Sunday 29th of December 2013
We really liked Lima during our recent exploration visit. It's maybe not worth flying all the way to South America but worth staying for a day or two. We compiled our options for a perfect day in Lima in our destination guide.
http://www.mightytravels.com/13232755/destination_guide_lima_peru_a_perfect_day_in_lima.php
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures
Sunday 1st of September 2013
Good luck with your book, how exciting!
Dave
Sunday 1st of September 2013
Thanks Andi!
Audrey
Saturday 31st of August 2013
I'm excited that you're tackling Lima for your next guide book. It's a city that we really liked, but it has a bad reputation amongst travelers for some reason. Looking forward to being able to refer people to your book when they ask me "why Lima?" Good luck and enjoy the hiatus!
Dave
Sunday 1st of September 2013
Thanks Audrey. There's a lot to do there, and I think most travelers only give it the cursory day or two of sightseeing on their way to/from Cusco.
One thing we're both excited about is putting a heavy emphasis on the gastronomy :)