About

Hi! I’m Philip and welcome to my “Explore Cusco” website.

Well, that’s what I do much of the time, but a lot of the time is going about the day-to-day business of normal life. Sometimes it’s no different from anywhere else, but often things are very different and that’s what I like to write along with my “adventures.”

After dozens of trips to Peru since 2005, I decided to retire early and move to South America in 2018 and begin living a life of adventure and exploration.

I’m kind of a regular person here. My Spanish was elementary when I arrived, but has progressed a little at a time to the point where I know how much I need to learn! I tend to spend more of my time away from the tourist areas because I thoroughly enjoy making new Peruvian friends. They have been the friendliest and most patient people I’ve ever met.

I plan to share all the things I learn on this new journey in my life and hopefully will provide you with some information about this wonderful part of the world along with a little entertainment along the way. Expect lots of stuff as I share tips and hints in dealing with this marvelous yet enigmatic place as well as descriptions of my adventures “off the beaten track.”

Feel free to comment on my posts. Send me an email if you have any questions or comments or if I can help you in any way.