Peru Travel Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 64 ratingsPeru Travel Podcast is an entertaining and fun way to hear stories and learn everything you need to know about travel in Peru! Your hosts walk you through the dos and don'ts, must-sees, what to expect, and the culture of Peru. Your ears with thank you for listening if you're an avid traveler.
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Manu National Forest During Covid-19
March 01, 2022 18:32 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBPeru Travel is back in full swing. David and Marco visited Manu National Forest while they were there. However, there seemed to be many changes in regards to Peru travel compared to pre-Covid times. Take a listen to their experience in Manu. Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Peru Travel Podcast on iTunes Get the non-iTu...
Peru in the Time of Covid
March 10, 2021 14:38 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBPeru has been closed for months. David sneaked in there right after Peru reopened in December. It was a very interesting trip. He breaks down all the details of what they experienced, why traveling in the country was probably one of the craziest things he's ever experienced, and finally..... what it's like to be the only person inside Machu Picchu. Free Machu Picchu eBook Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know on Twitter or in the comments below...
Covid-19 Update: Peru is Reopening!
October 01, 2020 13:16 - 49 seconds - 2.63 MBWe're back! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Peru Travel Podcast on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed Connect with Cachi Life: Cachi Life Cachi Life on Facebook Cachi Life on Instagram, Cachi Life on LinkedIn Cachi Life on Twitter Cachi Life on Pinterest Cachi Life on YouTube Facebook Peru Tips...
Peru Dates to Know: Independence Day and Inti Raymi
August 04, 2020 15:33 - 23 minutes - 33.9 MBPeru has quite a few important dates that we recently just passed. The Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year on June 22 which coincides with the Winter Solstice. There is also Peru Independence Day which falls every year on July 28. Finally, August first is Pachamama Day where we celebrate Mother Earth. These are some of the biggest celebrations of the year. However, this year was a bit of a downer due to Covid-19. Therefore we give an update on the situation in Peru and what we are ...
Peru Dates to Know: Indepedence Day and Inti Raymi
August 04, 2020 15:33 - 23 minutes - 33.9 MBPeru has quite a few important dates that we recently just passed. The Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year on June 22 which coincides with the Winter Solstice. There is also Peru Independence Day which falls every year on July 28. Finally, August first is Pachamama Day where we celebrate Mother Earth. These are some of the biggest celebrations of the year. However, this year was a bit of a downer due to Covid-19. Therefore we give an update on the situation in Peru and what we are ...
A Look Into Hiram Bingham III
June 11, 2020 14:38 - 10 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. A look into Hiram Bingham III. We're taking a deep dive into the history of this man and his significance to Peruvian history. Be sure to visit us at our homepage or email us at [email protected] for any questions or topics that you want us to cover. Follow us on our social media, including Facebook, I...
COVID-19: What Can You Do?
March 26, 2020 17:46 - 23 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. Everyone is talking about it... Coronavirus? COVID-19? SARS-CoV-2? What's the latest on it in Peru? What can you do about your trip? What is the status of Cachi Life? What is the current border situation? Listen in to get the latest answers to your questions about the global COVID-19 pandemic. Be su...
Sick as Hell: Peru Travel Vaccinations
March 09, 2020 18:03 - 42 minutes - 60.2 MBWelcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. We have a full breakdown of the vaccinations and medications that you should bring to Peru. You don't want to get sick in Peru because then that means you're sitting on the toilet rather than having fun. Take a listen to get the full details. Be sure to visit us at our homepage or email us at info@...
Failing the Inca Trail and How to Prepare with Practical Wanderlust
December 31, 2019 17:21 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. This week our guests are Lia and Jeremy from Practical Wanderlust. Lia and Jeremy had a hell of a time on the Inca Trail. We sit down with this awesome couple and talk about their experience on the Inca Trail. They give us a few pointers to not have the same experience they had. Be sure to visit us at our h...
Cheap Travel and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever with Scott's Cheap Flights
December 11, 2019 21:24 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. This week our guest is Julian, cheap travel guru, from Scott's Cheap Flights. He gives us the full breakdown of how to find cheap fares, what mistake flight prices are and if the airline honors them, and what Scott's Cheap Flights do to save you money on your trip to Peru. Take a listen and check them out, ...
Educating with Cachi Teacher Trip - Bethany Humphrey Profile
November 19, 2019 21:34 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. This week we're profiling one of our guests that are participating in the teacher trip to Peru - Educating with Cachi. We have a fun conversation about what teaching is all about and what Bethany is looking forward to the most while in Peru. Check out Bethany's Instagram and webpage here. Be sure to visi...
Peru Itinerary: 10 Day Travel Plan (Adventurous Edition)
October 16, 2019 18:46 - 25 minutes - 15.3 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. We get lots of questions relating to how people should plan out their Peru itinerary. Because of that this episode, we are starting with our “adventurous” or “adrenaline” version of a Peru 10 day itinerary. Below is the quick breakdown but be sure to listen to hear all the details. Day 1: Fly to Lima Day...
Unbelievable Peru Uber Scams and Reliable Peru Currency
September 09, 2019 19:27 - 16 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic or listen in the media player above. Not really sure whether you should use a taxi or Uber in Peru? We let you know what we think is best and the scams you should be on the lookout for. We also have a breakdown of the best Peru currency to use while traveling. Is it US dollars (or other currency), credit cards, or soles? Finally, what should I do in Lim...
The Inca Trail Packing List: Top 10 Items
July 10, 2019 15:34 - 15 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Today, we have our gear junkie on and we’re talking everything gear that you need for the Inca Trail or any of the other Peru treks. Kevin discusses the gear that you need to keep you dry depending on the season. This can include anything from boots, shoes, or rain jackets. The guys then cover the items you are going ...
The Inca Trail Packing List: Top 5 Items
July 10, 2019 15:34 - 15 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Today, we have our gear junkie on and we’re talking everything gear that you need for the Inca Trail or any of the other Peru treks. Kevin discusses the gear that you need to keep you dry depending on the season. This can include anything from boots, shoes, or rain jackets. The guys then cover the items you are going to need to s...
Huayna Picchu with Jen on a Jet Plane
March 18, 2019 14:50 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Be sure to visit us at our homepage or email us at [email protected] for any questions or topics that you want us to cover. We are lucky to have Jen Ruiz of Jen on a Jet Plane on the Peru Travel Podcast this week. She tells us about everything that she experienced and her insight into hiking Huayna Picchu inclu...
What Does the Inca Trail Cost?
February 26, 2019 03:19 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. We consistently hear, “Why is Cachi Life so expensive to do the Inca Trail?” So we wanted to break down some numbers on what it actually costs to do the Inca Trail. Many companies have add-ons including a porter which we can almost guarantee that you are going to pay for by the second day of your Inca Trail hike (as you can...
Why We Started Cachi Life
February 12, 2019 22:41 - 28 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Talking about the reason that we decide to start Cachi Life. Get into how we met David our manager in Peru. Next we go into detail about some of the new content we are putting out including a post on what a trip to Machu Picchu is going to cost you and a guest spot about the rise of the popularity of Rainbow Moun...
50 Unbelievable Machu Picchu Facts
November 21, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 54.4 MB50 Unbelievable Facts about Machu Picchu Welcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Be sure to visit us at our homepage or email us at [email protected] for any questions or topics that you want us to cover. We're taking a deep dive into 50 unbelievable facts that you won't believe about Machu Picchu. We start with 10 amazing facts about Machu Picchu's histo...
Peru Interview with Lindsey Carver – Machu Picchu, Rayan Community, and Salsa Dancing!
June 04, 2018 13:30 - 18 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. We have our very first guest interview on the podcast today! The first traveler that the guys behind Cachi Life got to meet while they were in Peru, Lindsey Carver. Quickly after meeting Lindsey, she and her friend Joe, take them on their first Salsa dancing experience. Lindsey covers her top three experiences in Peru ...
Why Cachi Guides Rock
May 14, 2018 13:30 - 20 minutes - 31.6 MBWelcome to back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. The guys continue to reminisce about their recent trip to Peru. The guys test out their newly offered Extreme Inca Tour with one of their guides while in Peru. They go whitewater rafting, hiking, learn about coffee, and go ziplining. After the experience, they contrast and compare to what you may get compared to other to...
Peru Trip Lessons Learned
May 07, 2018 13:30 - 20 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome back to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. The guys just returned from a trip to Peru and continue to learn new tips and tricks everytime they take a visit. If you get a little homesick while in Cusco and you just want a little taste of home. Be wary of the pizza in the city square. There is only one spot they have been able to find that uses pizza made with mozzare...
Peru Packing Must Haves for Your Bag
April 18, 2018 15:00 - 12 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Most people know the standard items to pack when traveling abroad. But many people tend to overlook a few items such as their credit card costs, how to communicate such as through translation, or how to save your stomach from traveler’s diarrhea. One of the big-ticket items to bring when traveling to Peru includes baby wipes. E...
What to Bring and NOT Bring to Machu Picchu
January 30, 2018 00:53 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast! You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or TuneIn, or listen in the media player above. Many people have questions in regards to what they can and cannot bring inside the Machu Picchu complex. The number one item to bring in to Machu Picchu? Your passport. There is absolutely no way that you will be able to get a ticket to see Machu Picchu without a passport. Be sure to be on the lookout for the Machu Picchu pa...
Health And Fitness, Snacks, and Essentials for Trekking in Peru
January 16, 2018 18:39 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBWelcome to the Peru Travel Podcast! In this episode, we cover everything fitness, training, gear, and nutrition to make sure you are successful on your Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, or Extreme Inca Tour. We discuss the training that you should do so you don't end up hating your life while out on the treks. Your best bet is to slap a backpack on with some weight and go for a hike a few times prior to your trip to Peru. David talks about the nutrition required so that you have enough energy ...
5 Things You Need to Know About Peru
July 27, 2017 16:52 - 32 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Peru Travel Podcast! This episode covers the top 5 things you need to know about Peru. Take a deep dive as we discuss Lima including Central, one of the best restaurants in the World, a chocolate factory, and Museo Larco, which holds some very strange art. Peru is one of the foodie capitals of the world. We cover the AMAZING food in Peru including ceviche, street foods, antichuco, and cuy, also known as guinea pig to you and me. We also give you a fe...