Guinea Pig: A Peruvian Delicacy
While for many people the world over the guinea pig is considered a cute and fluffy pet, In Peru they are a delicacy!
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Peru
Journey Guide: From Iquitos to Yurimaguas
This journey guide follows our team on a remarkable 250 mile, 3 day journey through rainforest in one of remotest stretches of the Amazon.
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Peru: Conquistadors, Incas, Inquisition
Colonised by the Spanish and inhabited for many years before by great civilisations, Latin America’s centre was once Peru and in this mini-guide you’ll see why.
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Iquitos: The Biggest City In The World You Can’t Drive To
Despite having a population of around half a million people, iIquitos is marooned in remote jungle, hundreds of miles from the nearest connecting road.
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World of Spud: A short history of the humble potato
The humble spud is one of the most popular foods of the western world. The word ‘potato’ comes from the Caribbean word batata, which means sweet potato. The potato is actually part of the same family as the tomato, eggplant, pepper and deadly nightshade.
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