Everyone travels for different reasons. For some, the best way to experience a new destination is to eat like the locals. Our Flightie Claus admits that the cuisine of Peru wasn't something he was looking forward to, but after trying the local dishes, he was surprised by the variety and flavours in Peruvian cuisine. He shares with us how Peru changed his mind: 

A luxury vacation can sound intimidating, but our Flightie Terri discovered how accessible a luxury trip really is when she travelled to three different Sandals and Beaches Resorts. She shares her experience with us:  Three beautiful islands, three beautiful whirlwind days. My trip with Sandals showed me that luxury really is within my grasp, though I didn’t realize how close it really was!

Peru offers an exceptional opportunity for travellers to experience a variety of landscapes, an abundance of wildlife, a rich history, and the vivacious character of durable native cultures, all within one nation. Clover Scott shares her experience exploring Peru with her husband on an Intrepid Travel tour and what it was like to live with locals on Lake Titicaca:

7 Artists. 7 Days. 7 Videos. One amazing country. The team at Can't Forget It{aly} imported some of the most creative minds around the world to participate in their Digital Diary project. From young photographers, to animators, these seven artists presented their impression of Italy in a completely subjective way through real-life experiences and real time travel stories. The group of seven artists all under the age of 35, shot up a storm in off-the-beaten-path corners of Italy’s Basilicata region in the south, (located in what might be considered the “arch” of the heel). I absolutely loved this whole concept and had to share the promo video with you:

I've always been a sucker for infographics, but this one definitely just topped the list as one of my favourites. Our friend Sean Russo from G Adventures recently did the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Just before he left, their blog team at Looptail asked him to count his steps. And so he did. Below is a fantastic infographic of his time (and steps) he took on the Inca Trail:

A cruise can be a great trip regardless of the destination, and the ship you choose can be just as important as the destination! With ships of all shapes and sizes, there's one to suit your needs whether you're travelling with friends, family, or that special someone. Malcolm Sorab shares his experiences travelling on three five-star ships from three very different cruise lines: