Travel Tip 131

Happy Holidays!

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and whatever you celebrate this time of year!

I have a fun article for you today, rather than my own travel tip. I wish I could say it’s because I’ve been off celebrating and traveling but the truth is that I’m behind on my update of the Rough Guide to Peru and am working overtime to meet my January 23 deadline. If you’re interested in the Argentina or Chile Rough Guides, use my code AUTHOR0018 for 30% off!

Ever wonder what effect being in a metal tube at 35,000 feet has on your body?

I write a lot about how the altitude in Cusco (3,400m/11,150ft) affects people but not much about 35,000 feet, though I spend a lot of time there too. Here's the best article I’ve found about the interesting ways your body changes when you’re in an airplane: Here’s What Happens to Your Brain & Body at 35,000 feet

New Blog: Cusco’s Christmas Market Santurantikuy

Santurantikuy is the best Christmas market in Peru, full of Quechua and Catholic traditions. Click on the blog title above to see why I love this market and what the name means!