An ayahuasca ceremony in the Peruvian Amazon brings vivid hallucinations, grief, scepticism and an unexpected sense of connection.
Jungle Drum
A four-day Amazon adventure reveals extraordinary wildlife, jungle survival and the unmatched biodiversity of Peru’s rainforest.
Viva La Vida
A desert oasis, dune buggies and grief collide as Peru brings joy, guilt and gratitude on my father’s death anniversary.
The Old Mountain
After five days on the Salkantay Trail, Machu Picchu brings awe, crowds, fog and an unexpectedly anticlimactic finale.
The Ravage of Time
A jungle trek, coffee farm and first glimpse of Machu Picchu reveal the beauty, ingenuity and transience of the Inca world.
Ascent
A gruelling first day on the Salkantay Trek brings alpine lakes, thin air, llamas and a triumphant ascent through the Andes.
Of Mountains and Wonders
An ATV crash, Rainbow Mountain trek and Sacred Valley wonders turn Peru into a journey of danger, beauty and awe.
Land of the Inca
A solo journey through Cusco blends Inca history, Peruvian food, medical volunteering and the freedom of travelling alone.