The world’s only earthquake-themed festival, fireworks, horseraces, dances, parades, parties, Machu Picchu and more, are among the highlights of six new active adventures into the cultural heart of Peru with tour company Culture Xplorers. Focused on the culture, heritage and living traditions of Peru, each small group departure takes in a range of activities and coincides with a vibrant local festival.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Should you or shouldn’t you? Six destinations with troubling pasts and booming tourism
Are they examples of tasteless tourism, or are they valuable, educational experiences? Writer Bob Payne at Concierge.com tackles the tough questions in this thoughtful examination of six spots that have become tourist destinations because of their disturbing pasts. What do you think? Join the discussion.
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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".