Ben McIntosh

How to Survive Rio Carnival - the Party of a Lifetime

For four days the already-lively city of Rio is transformed into a sea of sequins and brightly-coloured feathers on body-painted dancers moving to the infectious rhythms of samba beats and banging drums. During the four days of the spectacular Rio Carniva... Read >

World's Top Adventures

The world over there is a myriad of amazing adventures that provide traveller’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Some of these are places that the individual will discover for themselves; others are more widely known but no less the fascinating experience... Read >

One Hundred Years on, Machu Picchu Continues to Marvel

As the peak season for visiting the mystical Inca ruins at Machu Picchu approaches, this year will also mark the centennial anniversary of the ‘discovery’ of the Lost City by American historian Hiram Bingham. This anniversary heralds a great opportunity t... Read >

How to Enjoy Rio Carnival on a Budget

Free parades, parties and events! The visual splendour and world-famous glamour that make Rio Carnival have recently come and gone for another year. But all that means is that all the cogs are now creaking back into action in preparation for Carnival 2... Read >

The Lares Valley Trek: Off the Beaten Track

If you yearn to get off the well-trodden path and beat a few tracks of your own, visit the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu by getting there on the road less travelled. Like many travellers I’ve always been partial to seeking out the less trodden, more... Read >

Peru, a World of Adventure

One of the most popular experiences for travellers these days is an adventure tour in South America, and it is no wonder, with sights as vast and diverse as the size of the continent itself. South America consists of 12 different countries, each offering ... Read >

Add a Touch of Festival to a Tour of Peru

With this incredibly diverse country celebrating around 3,000 festivals a year, a trip to Peru anytime is a fascinating culture experience. But with June to October seeing some of the most flamboyant and diverse festivals the country has to offer, visitin... Read >

An Alternative Adventure on Tour in Peru

There is no shortage of activities to indulge the more adventurous traveler on a Peru tour. From beaches in the north, desert landscape to the south and wild Amazon jungle further inland, it’s as if all the world’s environmental extremes have descended on... Read >