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Peruvian Posts IV: Machu Picchu

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The final part of the Peruvian adventure details a four-day mountain hike culminating in Machu Picchu, a site of Inca ruins. The experience is described as both a climax and an anti-climax due to the overwhelming crowds upon arrival. The author recommends the Classic 4 Days/3 Nights Inca Trail Hike with a local tour operator and reflects on the formation of strong friendships within the hiking group. The journey itself is highlighted, with challenges faced at high altitudes, and the beauty of the natural surroundings is deeply appreciated.

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Peruvian Posts III: Cusco as an imagined destination vs. Cusco as a lived destination

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Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire, offered a glimpse of both its grandeur and the impact of Spanish colonization. The high altitude and chilly weather required acclimatization and I observed the combination of tourism products and experiences, Cusco's place in a network of destinations, and the intermingling of lived and imagined aspects of the city. Amidst staged tourist experiences, I encountered a large number of domestic tourists and noticed the influence of Moorish architectural style. My next adventure was the epic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

[New paper, Open Access] The state, political trigger events and path creation in tourism destination in Ethiopia

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I'm glad to share the news of a new research paper that has been published in the journal Tourism Geographies about the important role of politicians and political trigger events in shaping tourism policy and destination development trajectories. This paper is co-authored with, and based on the research of my former MSc thesis student Melese … Continue reading [New paper, Open Access] The state, political trigger events and path creation in tourism destination in Ethiopia