Archive Monthly Archives: December 2017

Cost of Living in Lima, Peru – Miraflores Edition

Surprisingly, the cost of living in Lima, Peru isn’t that cheap. This is especially true if you’re living in Miraflores. While Barranco is a little cheaper, you’ll still be shocked at what you pay compared to places like Cali, Colombia or Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Lima is expensive by Latin American standards. There’s […]

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Colombia Vs. Peru: A Gringo’s Go-To Guide

Colombia Vs. Peru. Two great South American countries for traveling gringos to visit. But, which country is better? Well, that’s what we’re about to find out. After spending a decent amount of time in both these countries, I’m qualified to compare and contrast. But, I’m just one dude with a laptop. This is just my […]

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Cafes and Coworking in Lima, Peru – Miraflores Edition

The Internet in my Airbnb “apartment” was horrific here in Miraflores. The connection was ok – when it worked. The problem was the signal faded in and out a few times every hour. So, I was forced to find some cafes and coworking spaces with solid Wi-Fi here in Lima, Peru. Luckily, Miraflores is fairly […]

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Is Peru Safe? | Gringo’s Travel Guide

Is Peru safe? I wish I had a scary story about my time in Peru. I wish I could recall a time when I was genuinely concerned, but that’s not the reality of the situation. Here’s the reality: Peru is safe to visit. Te lo juro. Peru is certainly not like Colombia or Brazil. In […]

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