Travel to Peru to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work,

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Backpacking or traveling in Peru?

  • One of the most popular countries in South America for a dash of culture and nature. Peru is geared for travelers and offers great adventures for nature lovers, history buffs and adventure seekers alike. 
  • Activity spotting: imagine yourself Tarzan or Jane with a visit to the rainforest, climb snow-capped mountains with a good guide, find your way to the famous Machu Picchu, the Huacachina oasis, explore Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, go to “the Galapagos for the poor” (Ballestas Islands) and meet beautiful species, hike among the colorful Rainbow Mountains, wander through beautiful Cuzco and discover ancient Spanish architecture combined with local markets and outdoor adventures. 

Studying in Peru?

  • There are several universities in Peru with a relatively good quality of education for South America. Some popular studies include engineering, administration, computer science, education, economics, business administration, IT, tourism. 
  • Classes are taught mostly in Spanish, a good time to pick up your Spanish (again). 

Internship in Peru?

  • A good location for internships in the fields of human rights, health care, environmental protection, social work, research. In both local and international organizations. 
  • Cities: Lima and Cusco.
  • Competencies: Spanish, cross-cultural collaboration, local skills, a deeper look into Peruvian culture. 

Volunteer in Peru?

  • Social work with local communities, conservation, animal care, work with street animals, archaeology, child care and education.
  • Possible from one week to several months. 

Working in Peru?

  • Getting a job is not easy, but long-term opportunities include those with backgrounds in marketing, journalism, computer science and education. 
  • Just make sure you speak Spanish! And take into account a low salary. 
  • Locations: Lima, Cusco, Arequipa.

Working as a digital nomad in Peru?

  • Peru, especially Lima, is a wonderful place for digital nomads that is still relatively undiscovered. For a combination of work and adventure, at low cost this is the place to be. The Internet is relatively good, but not excellent, depending on your location. 
  • Favorite locations: Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Miraflores (Lima).

Living in Peru?

  • Peru's rich cultural history and mixed culture make it an attractive country to live in for many. But not only that, the impressive Amazon and Andes also attract many nature lovers and adventurers. 
  • Costs are low, the people friendly and the food delicious. There is a mix of traditions and ancient beliefs, and facilities are becoming increasingly modern. 
  • In terms of weather, too, there is a climate for everyone. 
  • Just be aware of areas with security risks.

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Peru: Updates & Travel

Peru: Updates & Travel

Travel in Peru?

  • In Peru, culture really is there for the taking. Visit the world-famous Inca city of “Machu Picchu” or admire Spanish colonial architecture in Arequipa, Cuzco and Puno. Besides a rich culture, you will also find a huge diversity of animals and nature: volcanoes, beach, jungle, rainforest and snow-capped mountains. This variation in nature provides a huge range of activities for the quiet hikers and the adrenaline seekers. Peru has it all.
  • Natural parks: Peru is incredibly diverse in natural beauty. You can find everything from the Amazon rainforest to snow-capped mountain peaks and coastal sand deserts.
  • Hiking: The variety of nature ensures that both beginners and advanced hikers can make very nice hikes. For example, the “Inca Trail” is an extraordinary four-day hike through the mountains to the hidden city of Machu Picchu.
  • (Extreme) sports: For adrenaline seekers, there is much to do. In Peru you can zipline through the mountains, bungee jump from great heights, skydive, white water rafting and mountain climbing, among other things.
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  • Cuzco: Many travelers only stay in Cuzco to get to Machu Picchu via there. The city is also absolutely worth staying a little longer. Take two days to see the unique architecture, experience the culture and taste the delicious food.
  • Oasis of Huacachina: This unexpected village of about 100 inhabitants is a real oasis, built around the lake “oasis of America” in the middle of the sandy desert.
  • Cathedrals and churches: Lima, the capital of Peru has many magnificent structures, including the famous “Cathedral of Lima” and the “Church of San Francisco.” Many other extraordinary religious buildings can also be found in Lima and other cities of the country.
  • It is advisable to pay close attention when participating in traffic.
  • Also, do not just get into a cab, but check if it has a “cab” sign and if the car looks decent.

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    What social activities can you do abroad?

    • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.

    What work related activities can you do abroad?

    • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.

    What sports activities to do abroad?

    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
    • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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      Na mijn vierdaagse tocht naar Machu Picchu kwam ik terug op de nacht van mijn verjaardag in Cusco. Ik woonde nog maar een paar werken in Cusco... en ik zou 25 worden! 25 is toch best een belangrijke verjaardag, maar ik was er zeker van dat ik een leuke verjaardag zou hebben ookal was ik al maanden v...

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      Deze week ben ik een half jaar terug. Aan de ene kant lijkt het zo ver weg, maar andere kant weet ik alles nog in details en lijkt het zo kort geleden! Helemaal als ik medevrijwilligers die ik daar heb ontmoet (die ook vriendinnen zijn geworden) spreek. Het is zo fijn om met hun herinneringen o...

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