In this episode I start the series about visiting Machu Picchu in which I talk about the best times of the year and day to visit as well as if you should hire a guide. I also try to give a little clarity to the confusing routes that visitors must choose from when visiting the site. I also talk about the rising spread of COVID in Peru as well as potential travel disruptions that could be coming this week thanks to strikes and protests. Show notes can be found at Podcast Episode 3 – Tips on Visiting Machu Picchu (Part 1)

Two weeks ago I traveled back to the rainforest in southwestern Peru at Puerto Maldonado and nearby Lago Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve. In this podcast I talk about how to get to Puerto by air and on a bus, where I like to stay, and what to do there. My focus is on Lago Sandoval and the amazing experiences that you have at what is probably the best place to go to experience the rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon. Show notes can be found at Podcast Episode 2 – Puerto Maldonado and Lago Sandoval.

Next week I'm off to Machu Picchu to film -- weather permitting -- the winter solstice sunrise that cereates a very special event in the Temple of the Sun.

In this first episode I talk about Machu Picchu myths that drive me crazy! (Look for a lot more discussion on some of these in more detail later, too.) News: Peru v. Australia World Cup news; strikes and protests will disrupt travel plans in the coming months; a new low-cost airline begins operations to and from Peru. Show notes can be found at Podcast Episode 1 – Machu Picchu Myths