Mar 28th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
This summer, three new eco-fashion-oriented package tours will offer the chance for ethical designers, makers and consumers to meet artisan communities, take workshops in craft production and see the impact of their conscious purchasing decisions.
While different in structure, these trips all offer the chance to travel along an artisan product's supply chain, from visiting farming ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Three New Experiential Eco-Fashion Trips Taking Off This Summer
Mar 28th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
This summer, three new eco-fashion-oriented package tours will offer the chance for ethical designers, makers and consumers to meet artisan communities, take workshops in craft production and see the impact of their conscious purchasing decisions.
While different in structure, these trips all offer the chance to travel along an artisan product's supply chain, from visiting farming ...Events Worth Planning A Trip Around In 2013
Jan 21st, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Have you ever landed in a place to find out you arrived just after the town's can't-miss event of the year? Well, hopefully that won't happen again this year. Gadling bloggers racked their brains to make sure our readers don't overlook the best parties to be had throughout the world in 2013. Below are more than 60 music festivals, cultural events, pilgrimages and celebrations you should ...Peruvian Government Announces Plans For New Airport Near Machu Picchu
Aug 24th, 2012 at 9:30AM: According to press reports, Peru's President, Ollanta Humala, has announced that his government has committed some $460 million towards the creation of a new airport near Cusco to boost tourism in Machu Picchu. Humala said that the current airport in Cusco is inadequate and expressed hope that a new facility would bring more tourism dollars to the country.
In recent years, Peru has moved to ...Beyond Machu Picchu: 6 Ways To Experience Peruvian Culture
Jun 21st, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Too many travelers land in Peru with only one thing on their mind: Machu Picchu. If you've come to the country with the sole purpose of crossing the Lost City of the Incas off your bucket list, then do what you must. But if you're at all interested in Peru's diverse and rich culture, don't skip out on some other once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Base your trip around the exploits below and ...Video Of The Day: Men Nearly Drop Saint Statue On Crowd At Peruvian Festival
Jun 18th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
Bearing the weight of a saint on your shoulders can be a heavy burden. Just watch the men struggling to carry their church's patron saint around the main square in Cusco, Peru, at the annual Corpus Christi festival earlier this month and you'll get a feel for the lumbering task. The video comes from this year's festival, customarily held 60 days after Easter Sunday. It takes up to 50 men ...
Bestselling Author Mark Adams On Machu Picchu
May 20th, 2012 at 10:00AM: Mark Adams is the author of "Turn Right at Machu Picchu, Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time," his bestselling account of his attempt to retrace Hiram Bingham's groundbreaking 1911 expedition to "discover" Machu Picchu. The book, which is now out in paperback, was a New York Times Bestseller and was named one of the best non-fiction titles of the year by Men's Journal and the Washington ...Tips for navigating the markets of Cuzco, Peru
Oct 19th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Perched sovereignly at 11,000 feet above sea level in the Peruvian mountains, Cuzco evokes the architecture of Europe and the tough ambiance of South America. There's haphazard street art that references Pacha Mama, the Inca shout-out to Mother Earth. There are gilded churches that make their homes on top of ancient stone foundations. There's also a lot of shopping. And if you're the kind of ...Tips for traveling Cuzco, Peru, on a budget
Oct 13th, 2011 at 5:30PM: When traveling in Cuzco, Peru, it can be easy to spend more money than you budgeted for, especially with the myriad tour agencies offering treks and sightseeing adventures as well as the many restaurants offering overpriced comfort food. Luckily, there are still ways to save money on food, activities, and accommodation while traveling through this popular city.
Eating on a Budget
One thing ...Gadling's favorite hotels for 2011
Dec 8th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Where do your loyal well-traveled Gadling contributors especially love to spend the night? We polled Gadling writers on their favorite hotels in 2010. Think of Gadling's favorite hotels for 2011 as our version of a hotel tip sheet.
Laurel Miller. The Kirketon in Sydney for its quirkiness, cool bar, small size, helpful staff and retro-mod style, blissfully free of big-city attitude. Southern ...Peruvian adventure travel and agritourism on Lake Titicaca's Isla Amantani
Jul 21st, 2010 at 3:00PM: While I sat at the table with her young son, Ayun, I watched Imeliana Calcin stuff wood into the stove. Although she'd greeted me at the boat dock in a skirt and faded t-shirt, she'd changed as soon as we arrived at her family's tiny adobe house. Now, clad in the intricately-embroidered white blouse and headscarf for which the women of Isla Amantani are famed, she was preparing sopa de quinoa for ...Inca Trail sold out? Take an alternative tour with Zephyr Adventures
May 21st, 2010 at 9:00AM: Peru's Inca Trail is, without a doubt, one of the most popular treks in the world. The four day hike takes adventure travelers on a wonderfully scenic walk through the Andes, along a route that was once used by the Inca themselves, culminating with a sunrise arrival at the mountaintop fortress of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail tour is so popular in fact, that the Peruvian government had to start ...19 perfect dive bars
May 18th, 2010 at 2:00PM: We need dive bars more than we care to admit. They are the counterweight to a world overflowing with upscale lounges and designer "mixologist" cocktails, a way to keep it simple, hang out with friends old and new and tip back our favorite beverage. Gadling is a big fan of dive bars too. That's why we've put together this list of 19 of our favorites. Where's your favorite dive bar? Leave us a tip ...Susan Sarandon offically reopens Machu Picchu
Apr 3rd, 2010 at 9:00AM: As predicted, Machu Picchu reopened to the public on Thursday, with Oscar Award winning actress Susan Sarandon on hand to welcome visitors back to the monument for the first time in more than two months. Back in January, heavy rains washed out portions of the railroad tracks that run from Cusco to Aguas Caliente, the nearest town to the Inca fortress. The severe flooding that followed caused a ...Inca Trail to remain closed into late April
Mar 21st, 2010 at 8:00AM: Last week we received the news that Machu Picchu would be reopening on April 1st after being closed for much of the past two months following heavy rains and flooding in the area. Peru's top tourist destination is generally accessible by two methods, a train to the mountaintop fortress or by making the four day hike through the Andes along the Inca Trail. While the train is set to return to ...Machu Picchu reopens April 1st
Mar 12th, 2010 at 9:30AM: The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Pérez, has announced that popular tourist destination Machu Picchu will reopen to visitors starting April 1st, marking a return to normalcy for the 15th century Inca fortress that is the focal point Peru's travel industry. The UNESCO World Heritage site has been closed for nearly two months following torrential rainfall that ...Win 10 days in Peru from ekoVenture!
Dec 18th, 2009 at 2:44PM:
We've saved the best for last in grand giveaway week. Starting this Monday we've had the pleasure of hosting contests for Matador U tuition, Able Planet Noise Canceling Headphones, Wearable Helmet Cams, 2 LG Vu phones with Mobile TV, and a Super Swag Bag, but the grand finale will blow you away.
tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/18/win-10-days-in-peru-from-ekoventure/'; ...Step back in time in Peru's Ollantaytambo
Jul 17th, 2009 at 8:00AM: In the heart of the Peru's Sacred Valley, 60 miles to the northwest of Cusco, sits a city whose history dates back to before the 15th century. Ollantaytambo was built by the Emperor Pachacuti after he conquered the area, and the ruins of his ancient palace still dominate the landscape. Today, Ollantaytambo is a destination that continues to be a draw to adventure travelers who come to Peru to ...Photo of the Day (4.11.09)
Apr 11th, 2009 at 4:00PM: For the past two years I've been in Latin America on the days leading up to Semana Santa (or Holy Week), and I've been completely astounded by the Colombian and Cuban people's devotion to their faith. By way of contrast, here in Honolulu, I didn't even get a day off yesterday (Good Friday), though most state businesses did. My students tell me that in Europe they observe a 4-day weekend during ...Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week (3.13.09)
Mar 13th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Welcome back to Gadling's weekly "Picks of the Week" from our friends over at travel site, BootsnAll. Every Friday we'll be bringing you some of our favorite stories this week from the site. Take a look below and click on through if you find something that catches your interest:
Weird Philippines - the Philippines is already an "out there" destination for many travelers, so it goes without ...Alternative Treks to the Inca Trail
Mar 3rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we wrote about The Inca Trail, one of the best known and most popular treks anywhere in the world, culminating with hikers arriving at Machu Picchu following a stunning four day journey through the Andes. Unfortunately the popularity of the trail is also one of its drawbacks, with literally hundreds flocking to it on a daily basis during the high season. Those crowds can deminish the ...
