Machu Picchu Tickets: A Complete Guide to Buying Your Ticket

Machu Picchu from above

Planning a visit to Machu Picchu can be surprisingly complicated, particularly when it comes to entrance tickets. The Peruvian government limits the number of visitors who can enter each day, and different tickets provide access to different circuits and experiences. Tickets can sell out well in advance, especially during the busiest periods of the year. … Read more

SIM Cards: How to Stay Connected When Visiting Peru

Traveller using a smartphone in Cusco, Peru Sim Card Peru

If you’re travelling to Peru, having mobile data can make your trip considerably easier. Google Maps, WhatsApp, translation apps, online banking, taxi apps, accommodation bookings and travel information are all much more useful when you can get online wherever you are. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to wait until you arrive … Read more

Helping the Dogs of Cusco 

Support the dogs cared for by Proyecto Peru Centre volunteers at Soy Callejeritos and help provide food, medical care, shelter and, most importantly, a safer, happier life. The one thing that unites all of the volunteering projects that Proyecto Peru supports is the genuine impact made by both volunteers and the inspirational local people who … Read more

How to Put Volunteering or an Internship on Your CV & Turn Your Experience into Career Success

Volunteering or completing an internship abroad can be much more than an opportunity to travel, experience a new culture or spend time in a different country. It can also help you develop practical skills, gain professional experience, explore a possible career and build stories that strengthen future job, university and postgraduate applications. However, simply writing … Read more

Why Learning Spanish Is Becoming Essential for Healthcare Professionals

In the modern healthcare landscape, clinical knowledge alone is no longer enough. The ability to communicate clearly, empathetically, and directly with patients is becoming just as critical as diagnosis and treatment. For healthcare professionals across the United States, Europe, Canada, and increasingly parts of Asia, one language is emerging as especially valuable: Spanish. From emergency … Read more