sustainable tourism

A traveler engages in a real conversation with an Andean weaver, illustrating the flaw in the myth of authenticity in travel.

The Dangerous Myth of «Authenticity» and How It Blinds You to What’s Truly Happening Around You

There’s a word that echoes in the mind of every conscious traveler, a silent goal that shapes itineraries and fuels anxieties: “authenticity.” We chase it down dusty roads, seek it in bustling markets, and hope to capture it in a … Read More

A young Peruvian guide explaining Inca stonework to a traveler, illustrating that the experience of the real Peru is about connection and understanding.

Stop Searching for the «Real» Peru. It’s Already Here, Demanding You Pay Attention

There’s a question that hums beneath the surface of a thousand travel blogs and whispers in the minds of so many planning a journey here. It’s the quiet anxiety that drives travelers to seek one more «hidden gem,» to push … Read More

A lone traveler pauses on a high Andean pass, practicing meaningful travel in Peru by looking out respectfully at a vast, sunlit mountain range.

The Landscape Isn’t a Backdrop for Your Story. You’re a Fleeting Character in Its Ancient One

There’s a common impulse when we travel, especially to a place as visually staggering as the Peruvian Andes. We see the jagged peaks sawing at the sky, the clouds clinging to green slopes, and the impossible stone cities clinging to … Read More

A group of smiling, well-equipped porters resting on a sunny mountain pass, an example of ethical and sustainable tourism in Peru.

Beyond ‘Greenwashing’: Our Real, Actionable Plan for Sustainable Tourism in Peru

The word ‘sustainable’ is everywhere in travel. It’s stamped on websites, printed on brochures, and whispered on the wind in places of profound beauty. But after years of guiding travelers through the Andes, I’ve learned that a word and a … Read More