Glowing turquoise lakes, calving glaciers, and a skyline so remarkable that it became the logo for the outdoor company Patagonia. When hiking in Patagonia, you can see it all from the town of El...
Heather Jasper
Heather Jasper is a travel writer, photographer, and blogger based in Cusco, Peru since 2019. Her articles about South America have been published in BBC Travel, Fodor’s Travel, World Nomads, Matador Network, Thrifty Nomads, and more. She loves hiking in the Andes Mountains and learning Quechua. Before settling in South America as a writer, she taught French and Spanish in middle schools in the US, Turkey, and Bangladesh. She has also lived in France and Morocco.
Head to Huaraz for One of the Best Hikes in Peru
Planning a trip to Peru but don't want the crowds in Cusco or Machu Picchu? Huaraz, north of Lima, offers some of the best hikes in Peru. If you're planning a trip to Peru, there are alternatives to...