As the longest gorge in Europe, Samaria Gorge is approximately 16km long and not one to be done in flip-flops or Converse shoes. It’s a challenging route with a rocky terrain, and your feet may not be so forgiving by the end of it

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain was high on my list. Initially checking out the prices of tours with numerous agencies in Cusco, it just didn't feel worthwhile to spend between $20-40 only to get to Rainbow Mountain and find that...