By Tammy Leland, Co-Founder and International Program Director Twenty years ago, I walked into the sleepy village of Chinchero in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas. The streets were quiet and paved in Inca stones. … Read More
New Village Homestay & Spectacular Day Hike to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain
Affectionately referred to as the ‘colored mountains’ (Nevados Colorados) by locals and Rainbow Mountain by visitors, National Geographic has recently added Rainbow Mountain as one of the top 100 places you should visit before you … Read More
Eating in Lima: Beyond Ceviche and Pisco Sours to the Heart of Barranco
By Emily Jump, Crooked Trails South America Programs Director Everyone who comes to Peru flies through Lima, and most visitors are in a rush to head straight to Cusco. When planning a trip, I always … Read More
Update on Cuba Travel Programs
On June 16, 2017 the President announced he was reinstating certain travel restrictions for Americans visiting Cuba which had been lifted by President Obama. The OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) has indicated that the … Read More
Travel Tips: Preparing for a Trek
By Crooked Trails Co-founder Chris Mackay Trekking in major mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas or the Andes, is a major accomplishment and a thrilling adventure. In order to successfully finish your trek, it’s best … Read More
Go Deeper in Oaxaca with Unique, Immersive Experiences
When you talk to our Mexico Director Robin Anderson about Oaxaca, her enthusiasm is contagious. She’s been connected to Oaxaca for over 15 years, and when she talks about it, you can feel just how … Read More
There’s a New Mayor in Town: A Profile of Pablo Tadeo Cillia of Vicos, Peru
By Tammy Leland, Crooked Trails Co-founder & Intl. Program Director My first night at 13,000 feet in the Andean village of Vicos, Peru was spent on the floor of a small mud house that was … Read More
Venture into Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte on the World’s Coolest Mushroom Hunt
The summer rainy season in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte region drapes the breathtaking mountain landscape in passing misty shrouds. This magical time is when the mushrooms pop, dotting the forests with over 340 different varieties. It’s … Read More
Empowering Women Through Travel
On January 21st, 2017 over 1 million women marched in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands in cities worldwide, all asking to be heard. A slogan often chanted was “Women’s rights are human rights.” Supporting … Read More
Women are the Future of Travel
At Crooked Trails, we are proud to be a women-owned and operated organization that has always included a focus on empowering women around the globe. Christine Mackay and Tammy Leland founded and built this organization … Read More