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Erika Feasts on Peru

24 Jan 2013 / South America Destination Expert

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Amazon, Lima - the classical Peru itinerary that Erika Linares has become weary of. So when our South America Expert decided to check out Peru for herself, she was determined to dig deeper and explore more places and experiences. Erika’s first exposure to anything Peruvian was of the culinary variety. After her first bite of Papa a la Huancaina (potato salad in a creamy sauce) she was driven to further discover the offerings of a traditional Peruvian menu.
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A Sophisticated Take On Peru

22 Nov 2012 / Compass Editor

Back from their first private guided experience with Kensington Tours, Sophisticated Living’s Editor-in-Chief, Bridget Williams and husband Eric Williams filled us in on their unforgettable journey to the heart of ancient Incan civilization, Peru.
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Pisco, more than just Peru's favourite drink

12 Jun 2012 / Compass Editor

If you don't run across a pisco sour on any Peru tour, you might be in the wrong country. Peru's favourite drink is made with lime juice, sugar syrup, egg white, and pisco - a grape brandy produced in the wine-making regions of Peru and Chile. Pisco also happens to be the perfect city for any traveler with a penchant for naturally wild adventures.
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Explorer In Residence, Mark Terry, climbs Mount Cotopaxi

26 Mar 2012 / Compass Editor

I’ve always enjoyed mountain climbing, especially the pay-off of the spectacular view when you reach the summit. Visiting my son Herb in Ecuador recently, we decided to climb Mount Cotopaxi, one of the highest mountains in the Andes standing majestically at nearly 6,000 meters (almost 20,000 feet), on December 25 so we could have a White Christmas at the Equator! Driving to basecamp was quite the ordeal.
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