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Deborah O’Donoghue is a British-Irish writer who has lived in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled all over the world and worked in car body repairs, in the best fish ‘n’ chip shop in Brighton, and been a gopher in a comedy club, as well as a teacher. She’s a past winner of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Short Story Prize. Her début novel, Sea of Bones, was published by Legend Press in 2019 and comes out in Germany in 2021. Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.

25 September 2023

Peru in state of emergency with new travel advice issued

Peru has announced a 60-day state of emergency in two parts of the country, as ongoing political unrest and a spike in crime cause fear and […]
8 May 2023

Two European tourists expelled from Machu Picchu for taking nude photos

On Thursday May 4th, two European tourists, one French and one Swiss, were expelled from the archaeological site of Machu Picchu in Peru after one of […]
16 February 2023

Machu Picchu reopens after two-month closure due to national riots

Machu Picchu, the famous Inca citadel in Peru, has finally reopened to visitors on February 15, 2023, following a two-month closure due to political protests. This […]
23 January 2023

Machu Picchu closed indefinitely amid political violence

Peruvian officials have closed the Machu Picchu Citadel and nearby Inca trails to tourists indefinitely, it was announced on Saturday. The decision comes as key infrastructure […]
19 December 2022

Stranded tourists evacuated from Peru

For the past few weeks, Peru has been the home of political unrest, with protests taking over the country. Since former president Pedro Castillo was removed […]
16 December 2022

National riots cause travel disruptions in Peru

Since Peru’s president Pedro Castillo was removed from office last week, facing an impeachment trial, his supporters have been taking over the streets in protest. The […]
28 September 2022

How climate change is affecting a centuries-old Indigenous festival in the Andes

The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world, spanning over Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Peru. In Peru, the mountains house 70% […]
11 April 2022

Historians reveal Machu Picchu’s real name

It appears that ever since its “discovery” in 1911, Machu Picchu has been called the wrong name. In an article entitled ‘The Ancient Inca Town Named […]
17 January 2022

Archaeologists find 1,000-year-old mummy in underground tomb in Peru

Archaeologists found a well-preserved mummy dating back around 1,000-800 years in an undergoing tomb, in Cajamarquilla, Peru. The researchers discovered the mummy lying in a fetal […]
15 September 2021

The world’s first virtual reality tour of Machu Picchu to be available in October

A new virtual reality (VR) exhibit set to open at the Boca Raton Museum in October will immerse visitors in the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, […]
6 August 2021

New evidence shows that Machu Picchu is older than once thought

Machu Picchu is older than previously thought, scientists say, after releasing the results of new findings. A study led by Yale University professor Richard Burger has […]
11 February 2021

Discovering the Inca Trail in Peru

Hiking is undoubtedly the best way to take in our surroundings and appreciate mother nature. Many of the best trails run through stunning but fragile areas. […]
6 January 2021
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Ayahuasca‌ Ritual:‌ Travel‌ ‌for‌ ‌its‌ Benefits and Experience‌

1. What is Ayahuasca?  Ayahuasca is a type of tea. The brew is made out of the leaves of the Psychotria Viridis bush alongside the Banisteriopsis […]
4 November 2020

Machu Picchu reopens after eight-month pandemic closure

Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel high in the Andes mountains in southern Peru, has finally reopened after being forced to close for a period of […]