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Photo of the Day: Pikillacta Ruins Cusco Peru

| by Jason on July 30th, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

The Wari Empire was a pre-Inca civilization that constructed extensive roadwork across Peru. Believed to have been conquered by the Incas, Wari peoples no longer exist. Pikillacta lies 30 kilometers outside of the city of Cusco and covers 2 square miles. It appears very large, but much is still to be excavated and restored.

Pre-Inca Pikillacta Ruins Near Cusco, Peru

Photo of the Day: Valle de la Muerte in the Atacama Desert

| by Jason on July 29th, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

Valle de la Muerte, also known as Death Valley, is easily accessed from the desert of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. The large sand dunes are ideal for sand boarding, hiking and experiencing sand blasts in the strong desert winds. Be sure to protect your cameras, or you will end up with sand in your lenses like we did.

Landscape at Valle de la Muerte Near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Photo of the Day: Valle de Frances Patagonia

| by Jason on July 28th, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

During our Full Circuit Trek at Torres del Paine Patagonia we hiked to the top of Valle de Frances. Valle de Frances is the middle leg of what forms the “W.” If you can endure it, there is a hidden trail that continues to lead up the mountain past the spot where most hikers have lunch. The hike is a bit dangerous especially when the surface of the rocks freezes but the views are just stunning.

Jason Having Lunch At Valle de Frances Patagonia

Travel Blog Success

| by Jason on June 30th, 2010 | 5 Comments » | Blogging

TwoBackpackers.com has come a long way since it’s inception in June of 2009.  We didn’t succeed on our own, for this was a subject not very familiar to us initially.  We succeeded with the help of several travel bloggers and travel blogging resources, most notably TravelBlogSuccess.com, created by David Lee of GoBackpacking.com. (more…)

Photo of the Day: Plaza In Arequipa Peru

| by Jason on June 30th, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

We spent about a week and a half in Arequipa. It’s a comfortable city with great cheap food as well as great expensive food. One of our highlights during our visit to Arequipa was visiting the Colca Canyon which is one of the deepest in the world. Arequipa’s plaza is a great place to people watch during a sunny afternoon. You will hear the garbage trucks passing by as they it plays Fur Elise through its loud speakers.

The Main Plaza of Arequipa, Peru

Photo of the Day: Magnificent Rock At Tayrona Park Colombia

| by Jason on June 29th, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

We just can’t stop talking about Tayrona Park in Colombia.  This is another photo that shows you why.  There were many other amazing looking rocks just like this one all around the beach.  If you ever find yourself in Colombia, be sure to visit Tayrona National Park.  Why travel to Colombia?

Magnificent Looking Rock At Tayrona Park, Colombia

Inti Raymi Festival In Cusco Peru

| by Jason on June 29th, 2010 | 3 Comments » | Peru, South America

Inti Raymi Festival is the largest festival in Cusco and lasts one full week.  The festival takes place during South America’s winter solstice (June 24) and it is in honor of The Sun God which the Inca’s believed to be the most important God of all.  To be specific, the Inca’s actually worshiped the sun rays not the sun itself.

Band on Plaza de Armas

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