Who are the PhD Nomads?
We are Peter and Marina, a couple of digital nomads with PhDs. We work remotely as medical writers while slowly exploring the world. Learn more...
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Peru Archive
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Putting the ‘Caca’ in Lake Titicaca
Posted on July 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe three of us finally get the courage to venture out of our tiny 3-bed room and give the 10lb plastic bag of presents to the local family who is... -
Treating ourselves in Cusco
Posted on July 4, 2010 | No Comments“Mas, mas, por favor!” I state rather too excitedly as I check the back of my head with a handheld mirror to find that I am now sporting a euro-mullet.... -
Wandering around a wonder of the world: Machu Picchu
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsOften times, too much knowledge of a travel destination has the potential to attenuate the ‘wow’ factor upon actual visit. Of all the things we were going to visit during our... -
“You know how I know the Inca trail sucks?”
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsI ask jokingly a la comedic style inspired by the 40-year Old Virgin film. “I think it’s because everyone gets explosive diarrhea on the Inca Trail trek”, retorts Essam. All... -
Luciano’s Goose Egg
Posted on June 21, 2010 | 1 CommentPhoto: Killian, Luciano and I debriefing the morning after the “bang” “AAAAGGHHHHHH FUCK!!!” I quickly turn in horror to see our quirky tour guide, Luciano, grab at his head with... -
On life perspective: Arequipa’s reality check
Posted on June 13, 2010 | 4 Comments“Stopping the cocaine trade in Peru is equivalent to economic suicide,” calmly explains our guide, Miguel. We all listen intently, while sitting in a white Mercedez van which has stopped... -
Stranded in the desert with Jesus
Posted on June 11, 2010 | 1 Comment“We’re out of gas!” yells Louise, as the head of the petite Aussie just peaks past the crest of the sand dune some 300 m above us. With the exception... -
Subjectivity of Travel Experiences
Posted on June 8, 2010 | 1 Comment“Chicas in Brasil? Ohh, muy beautiful. Nice titties, nice ass.” Marina and I nod along awkwardly, as the disheveled man who sat down beside us at Kennedy park in Lima,... -
Crying over a latte in Lima
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No Comments“I think I’m going to cry” And then I did, just a bit. The single tear was shed while sipping a vanilla latte and having the first satisfying breakfast in...
