This history-rich, 14 km gorge is a testimony to incredible human resilience, tenacity and courage powered by faith. And a haunting account of Christian survival in the face of Roman persecution. Sixty…
Lima. Peru
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DestinationsLima. PeruThe Americas
Lima restaurant tips Eat like a Local
by thewokaboutby thewokaboutApril 2015- I’ve a troubled relationship with Peruvian cuisine. Unless you eat at top restaurants Maida or Nobu where the menu is mouthwatering but at prices eye-watering, it’s kinda … overrated? I…
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Lima Off the Beaten Path – Meet the Madonna of Manchay Slums
by thewokaboutby thewokaboutHope and Hard work – the Power of Women in the Slums I’ve met the embodiment of grace amid grinding poverty in the form of Marina, a resident of Manchay, one of…
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DestinationsLima. PeruThe AmericasTravel Tips
Explore Lima’s Markets Villa Maria Surquillo and More
by thewokaboutby thewokaboutLima’s markets are a window to its stomach and soul. Easily accessible, a market visit is an instant deep dive the culture while getting schooled on Peru’s biodiversity and cuisine. A showcase…
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DestinationsLima. PeruThe AmericasTravel Tips
Explore Lima with Self Guided Tour of Coastline and El Morro Headland
by thewokaboutby thewokaboutThe Chorrillos coastline and El Morro Solar headland is a four-hour scenic excursion with a hilltop shrine, sweeping sea and city vistas, fishmarket, restaurants and a death-defying diving priest – less than…
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DestinationsLima. PeruThe Americas
Travel Tips Lima Off the Beaten Path the Good, the Bad and the Tasty
by thewokaboutby thewokaboutApril 2015 – I sought ceviche, and unexpectedly received food for the soul in this teeming city of nine million. THE GOOD Lima often serves as a pit stop of Machu Picchu.…