Cost - Running low on cash? Don't worry...

As always money makes an appereance, if there's no money,

people like you that wonders about what is like to travel to Peru cannot dream about even going there. But, don't worries there are always thousands of possibilities that can help to accomplish it. The first thing to know is the new sol (S/.) Spanish for sun, is Peru's new currency and it is worth 3 times of a dollar. Supposedly, one can eat with $3.US dollars, but it all comes down to what kind of food you are looking forward to try once your are down there. Dollars and soles can be used easily everywhere. Every place I went to in Peru accepted dollars, but if you are like me that likes to get in touch with the regional currency, you better exchange some money before going anywhere. Cambistas, as they are called in Peru, exchange euros and dollars on every corner of the city, commercial or tourist centers, and offer the best rates of all places.

If you wonder where to stay, Peru offers all types of places, from the most expensive to the cheapest. A comfortable double room could cost from $20 - $40.US dollars, theres also, camping which is usually free, but then safety may be a concern.

Another thing to realize is that, costs vary a lot according to Peru's weather seasons. The relation is the best weather higher prices which usually go up about 20- 30 percent. One thing to remember to bring along is some sort of student card. Places like museums and tourist spots among many other places, offer discounted fees to local and international students. I had to pay exhorbitant amounts of money just because I didn't think about that little detail (tourism + student= lower fees) Keep that in mind.

Chifa - Peruvianese Food

I have taken a while to post something here. I have been working on the header of this site, so it has a better fresh look. However, here I am bringing you something to eat.

Chifa: name used to refer to the fusion of Limean and Chinese food brought by immigrants from Canton. Also, Chifa is a term used to refer to the type of restaurants in general that prepare this food. When peruvian people crave chinese food, they find any Chifa that brings them a mix of typical flavors from Peru and China. Chifa has gained popularity among the different types of food prepared in Peru and has even achieved international fame. Wherever there are Asian-Peruvians in the world, there is always a Chifa. These restaurants can be found anywhere, however if you are hungry you got to try some. chaufa rice, or fried wantan or chijaikai chicken are good choices, just pick any and bon appetit! (Check below recipe)

Chaufa Rice:

Ingredients:
1 kg (2.2 lb) of cooked rice
270 g (10 oz) of chicken or pork
3 whole eggs
2 chopped shallots or 1 whole red onion sliced
1 green onion- chopped
1 tablespoon of ginger
1/2 cup of soy sauce
Olive oil or any oil

Preparation:
Pan-fry (to sauté) the meat and the onion, then add ginger and season with salt and pepper to taste. Once meat, onions, and ginger are done, take out of the pan.
Cook an omelette with the three eggs, then sliced and mix it up with the other ingredients already cooked and the rice. Finally, add soy to taste and a little of green onion for that Asian flavor.