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# 52 Creepy and Wonderful: Animal Encounters around the World
On tarantulas, vampire moths, and sharks
Oct 30 • 
Claire Polders
# 49 What's Really for Sale at the Dubious Belen Market in Iquitos?
On traditional medicines from the Amazon, corruption, and moral discomfort—a photo essay
Sep 11 • 
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# 48 Machu Picchu Now: All You Need To Know
On circuits, rules, trains, accommodation, food, and more—a comprehensive guide with photos.
Aug 28 • 
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# 47 Traveling with Shame in a World on Fire
On the shadows of colonialism in Peru
Aug 22 • 
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# 46 We Cannot Plan for Magic: One Fantastic Day in Chinchero, Peru
On market people, ancient terraces, the Inca trail, and bridesmaids—a photo essay
Aug 9 • 
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# 45 Is the Food in Lima Really that Good? And other Urgent Questions.
On ceviche, traffic, tsunami alerts, safety, street art, and seasonal fog.
Aug 2 • 
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# 44 The Truth About Hiking in Peru (for Normal People)
On awe, high altitudes, and physical limits in the Huascarán National Park.
Jul 24 • 
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