by Justinw1970 | Mar 17, 2023 | Travel
Are you a digital nomad looking for an exciting base to explore one of the most diverse countries on earth? If so, there can really only be one answer. Of course it is Lima, Peru. This vibrant city is not only the gastronomic capital of Latin America, but it also...
by Janet Lewis | Sep 26, 2022 | Travel
Punta Hermosa is a popular beach resort 42Km south of Lima. It is a popular place to visit for weekend breaks, and we asked local resident Janet for some of her top tips to get the most out of Punta Hermosa. At the time of writing, it is about a 50 soles Uber trip...
by Johnny Kerr | Sep 26, 2022 | Culture, Events, Museums
Sadly this exhibition finished in December 2022. If you get a chance to see it elsewhere in the world, it is well worth it! Passages of light (Paisajes De Luz) is MALI’s latest exhibition featuring the work of french artist Joanie Lemercier, a pioneer in the...
by Johnny Kerr | Sep 23, 2022 | Nightlife
There’s an old Western folk myth that says that anyone who puts a seashell to their ear will hear the sounds of the ocean’s secrets. There’s a more contemporary Lima expat folk myth that says if you spend enough time on an expat message board,...
by Johnny Kerr | Sep 9, 2022 | Culture
I awoke this morning to a message in the family group chat from my older brother who lives in London, England. It simply said “Is it ok that I feel genuinely sad about the Queen’s passing?” What followed were the family’s typical responses of reassurance followed by a...
by Justinw1970 | Sep 7, 2022 | Restaurants
There are some restaurants in Lima you want to eat in just because of the views. Some that immediately spring to mind are The Rosa Nautica, Cala, Salta de Fraile, here at the Huaca Pucllana and the Museo Larco restaurant in Pueblo Libre. The Huaca Pucllana is an...
by Johnny Kerr | Sep 6, 2022 | Culture
Avenida Saenz Pena is no secret to lovers of art and culture in Barranco. Overlooked by the rooftop terrace of Hotel B and the proudly waving flag of the Spanish Ambassador’s residence, and punctuated by the cliffs overlooking Costa Verde, Saenz Pena is a quiet escape...
by Justinw1970 | Sep 6, 2022 | Restaurants
A relatively new ceviche restaurant on the first block of Benavides, that provides great value for money. I ate a delicious Duo of Ceviche with Arroz Norteno y pescado. My guest ate a very good leche de tigre followed by Breaded fish and pasta. Mar de Grau, Avenida...
by Justinw1970 | Sep 5, 2022 | Nightlife
If you are at a loss for what to do on a Tuesday night, why not head along to the Houlihans Pub Quiz. Every Tuesday night, you can test your general knowledge, enjoy a fine range of beers and cocktails and some classic Peruvian and Irish bar snacks from Tequenos to...
