I guess this entry might be the last entry of my endless blog. This blog became much longer than expected, which made me really happy since it mea…

I don't usually write about meeting a local TB. But this time is different. I have been worried about the Lima Meet Up and at the very …

After meeting Lili, I'd have another meeting. Lili joined me until Jenny arrived. Once she arrived, Lili left. We both were waiting for…

Today was Thorben's last day in Lima. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to meet him for lunch since I usually have lunch with my parents on Su…

I wasn't sure when Thorben would leave Lima, so just in case I'd honor my debt right now. We bet a Pisco during the Soccer Match and I lost. So, time…

It was Thorben's 6th day in Lima. He visited different parts of the city and wanted to visit a museum this time. I suggested him to visit a museum in…

This is one of Lima’s classic restaurants, located in the heart of Pueblo Libre. The location was part of a former convent building in the 18th cen…

Finally the day arrived: Peru vs Argentina!!! I like soccer, but I'm not a huge fan. I don't follow the local matches, since the local teams are no…

Thorben wasn't sure when he'd leave Lima, could be on Thursday but not sure. We had plans for Wed (Soccer Match - yeah!!!), so maybe there wouldn't b…

I had a great weekend hanging out with Thorben and Rene, but it was time to go back to work and the real life. Well, not 100% haha. I would be workin…

Last night Thorben & I agreed to meet at noon. I realized I wouldn't be able to be on time, so I sent him a message letting him know I'd be 30m…

Although last night I went to bed late, I woke up early. I was getting ready for the gym when my cell rang. It was Rene! He's a TB from Philippines…

As agreed Thorben and I arrived to Miraflores at 8pm to meet Rene. He is from the Philippines and we have been in touch since a couple of month…

Thorben might not be very active on TB, well I guess just few are as active as me here, but it didn't stop us to be in touch. We started to communica…

Martin was one of my 1st friends on TB. He let me know that coming to Peru was part of this 2008 plans and the idea of organizing a Lima Meet Up …

After our delicious lunch it was time to go to Miraflores and meet other TB's. After a long time looking for parking place, finally I could park, yea…

If you are in Lima and you are looking for an Argentinean Parrilla "BBQ", but with a Peruvian touch, this is the place for you! Yes, it isn't a budge…

Before going to Cusco Mike told me he'd be back in Lima the 29th but just for a long layover - 10 hrs. He said, I didn't have to worry about that, si…

One thing we both were sure about was the fact we want to meet before he leaves the country. I would be busy at work but I would make s…

This museum has its central location in Surco, but also have a new location in Miraflores, in Larcomar, which is very well located and it’s called:…

After visiting Caral and other places in Lima, there were just few things missing to do in the city, mmm. But I knew there was something he had to d…

The original plan was meeting Rowan a nice young Scottish boy for lunch. Rowan and I were in touch since he joined the site (last April). He has be…

I guess the best way to describe this restaurant is with these 3 statements: Great seafood, large portions, good value! As we called it here BBB Bu…

Mike & I have been in touch since some time ago. He gave me some tips for my Buenos Aires’ trip and suddenly he told me he was thinking …

This one must be one of the most complete museums of the country. Why? well, it shows every stage of the Peruvian History; since the first man arrive…

I picked up Mike earlier as expected. I was lucky I could end work earlier, hehe. So we’d have enough time for the museum. But it was too ear…

Mike came back to Lima on Friday. He spent great days in Arequipa, Cusco and Puno. Everything went perfect, but he was sick the past 2 days – bad…

As agreed, we met at noon in front of Manfred’s hostel. This time I was driving reloaded Kitty ;). Manfred asked me for help. He’d like to fly …

Manfred doesn’t like to plan all his activities during his travels. He prefers to do them spontaneously. Sorry, but he met the plan expert, h…

Manfred was the 1st person who made a comment about my Amazon Cruise dream destination. He was coming to South America and found that idea rea…

Candelaria comes from the Word “candela” which means fire. The name of this Peña couldn’t have been chosen better, since this place is full of…

Well now comes the review of the party night in Lima :) I introduced my TB’s friends to my old high school friends - but I didn’t mention the …

Super Rueda is a fast food restaurant owned by a Mexican guy. It's a nice joint with tasty, greasy fast food. It's very popular spot specially on the…

Today was Mike’s last day in Lima and we had a busy schedule for the whole day. Our agenda includes: shopping, sightseeing, partying and s…

This imposing is the most important archeological monument in San Isidro – the business area of Lima. Founding a Pre-Inca Pyramid in the middle of …

During the whole day I was in touch with Mike, trying to figure it out if he’d be able to come back to Lima the same day or no… I was lucky I f…

I have been helping Mike to arrange his trip to Nazca. Usually it’s very simple, but these past few days, there were accidents in the roads, so I…

I knew I would be busy during the morning until the afternoon; so I suggested Mike to go to downtown by his own and meet me later. He followed the …

Located in a vice-royal mansion of a 18th century built over a 7th century pyramid surrounded by beautiful gardens. This museum is more expensive …

Some weeks ago I got a message from Mike. He would visit Peru the next month and he needed some advice about how to do it as best as possible. H…

And finally the sad day came. It was time for Francois to go back to the States, :(  I’m gonna miss so much him. We have been hanging out th…

This Place is located near downtown. It might not be the most beautiful area, but once you go inside, everything changes. It used to be small, but no…

After 2 Holidays it was time to go back to the real life and work. But it wouldn’t stop me of meeting Francois later, haha. We had already pl…

In not a touristy/fancy neighborhood of Lima, surrounded by houses, parks and mechanics, lies a rich reward for the intrepid seafood lovers. Its name…

Last night, or should I say early today, Francois & I agreed to meet at noon. We’d try to find entrances for a show either that day l…

This is a small place very well located, just a few steps from the landmark Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) in the bohemian district of Barr…

Since the very beginning when Francois was planning his trip to Peru, I let him know he would be in the country for National Holidays (July 28t…

Nobody can doubt that the Peruvian Cuisine is becoming more popular everyday, that's one of the main reasons why there are several restaurants which …

A couple of weeks ago I sent a Bday Greeting to a TB in Chicago, who was coming soon to Lima. He’d stay just for 3 days in the country, but I t…

I barely slept last night, woke up early today and went to the gym, haha. I didn’t know how, but I got enough strength to go to a meeting wit…

This restaurant is an institution in Lima and has 5 locations in different areas of the city, but my favorite is by far the one in Miraflores. The re…

I wasn't kidding when I was saying July was a busy day for the TB's hehe. I just arrived yesterday and I couldn't stop meeting TB's hehe. But now c…

Early in the morning I arrived from Michigan. I was a bit tired, but I knew Michael was coming that night and we agreed to meet, at least briefly. My…

This was Francois’ 2nd day in Peru. The night before we agreed to meet for lunch. I picked him up at Rom’s at 1:15pm in my new car, haha. I have…

First of all, I have to apologize for breaking my rule/tradition/duty “ updating this blog not later than 24hrs after having a meeting”. Be…

OMG, this blog is really endless. I’m starting to consider seriously the advice of starting a Second Part, mmm. Maybe for my TB’s joining …

San Francisco church, in downtown Lima, has the famous catacombs. It’s located just 2 blocks away from the Main Square – Plaza de Armas. You’ll…

Today was Minh’s last day in town. He had to be at the airport at 8:30pm, so better start the day early. I managed to reorganize my schedule, so …

I'd say this is a bohemian setting, actually with three locals in Lima, 2 of them in Miraflores (one in the mall Larcomar and the other one in front …

Wow! Today was a looooong afternoon, but full of fun, hehe. Tomorrow Minh is flying back home, so today was the day to do some shopping, si…

Through a common friend - a TB who lives in Austin - I met Minh. Huy, my friend, sent me a message telling me about a friend of his who will be …

As many other places, this restaurant offers the possibility of mixing the Peruvian Cousine with a Peruvian show of dances. I visited it for first…

This is a restaurant specialized in a type of Peruvian Cuisine: “Comida Criolla”. They serve daily buffet so you are able to try dishes from diff…

As we agreed the night before - actually early in the morning - I met Carla & Chris today at 12:30pm. Although it was a long night, I woke …

Since some years ago the cafes became popular in Lima. So, each of them tries to be different from the others. Café Zeta has an eclectic atmosphere,…

it was almost a week since I came back from the KC Meet Up, when I met Chris and Carla. While I was away, I missed meeting 2 TB's, but I arrived …

It was Friday evening and I was staying quiet at home, a bit cold and without plans. But everything was about to change. It was around 7pm when I got…

ok, a new day = a new Meet Up, haha.Jim is still in Lima and we were thinking about going out the night before, but since it was cold - amazing it wa…

After a busy & fun weekend, I stayed quiet at home on Sunday. But not for long, haha. On Monday I have classes, but it didn’t stop th…

well, the night was just starting and we were full of energies! While we Jim and I were at my house with Gunther. I called Nelly and let her kn…

De Rompe y Raja is what we called a “peña”. Well, the peña is a whole concept. It’s like a restaurant, but also club because you can listen t…

wow! this day was really great and so much fun!!! I had a blast, met a TB from Chicago and the best part, I met 2 nice girls who live in Lima :)Ok,…

This bar is the perfect choice if you are looking for a relaxed and unique place to hang out with your friends and start the night or just want to ha…

A couple of weeks ago, Joy (pvtjoy) sent me a message letting me know her friend Carolyn was coming to Peru and asked if I would like to help her. …

I have been friend with Shane for a couple of months. Just a couple of weeks ago, he sent me a message asking if I would like to meet a friend of him…

I feel so lucky that I keep on meeting TB's all over the world and from Lima too :) This Meeting was special, not only because of the people I met, b…

Today I met Salah. He sent me a message asking for some tips in Peru and we agreed to meet once he is here.  When he arrived to Lima I was in Ve…

wow! this was a strange meeting, that's for sure. Kim and I were in touch before we both even thought about going to Venezuela. Finally when we …

This is a small, intimate bar. It has an unmarked hard-to-find entrance, but is located in a very nice area and attracts fashionable people. The atmo…

As part of my business trip, I went to Buenos Aires. As soon as I got the confirmation about what cities I'd visit and the dates, I updated the info …

Since his first time in Lima (almost 5 weeks ago), Sach let me know he wanted to come back to my house and have dinner with me and my famil…

The translation of the name will be: Saint Fish and their slogan is: the holly sea flavor... They are speciallized in fish and see food. Their men…

Mmm, I don't know about you, but when I'm really thirsty the ice creams seem not to be the most helpful. Usually the best is just water, so what can …

Today was Shawn's last day in Lima :(  I was happy but a bit sad at same time... but I decided to do my best, so he won't forget his visit to my…

Today was Shawn's 2nd day in Lima and I wanted him to see as much as possible. My original idea was meeting him for lunch and then start showing him …

Some time ago, I contacted Shawn or did he contact me? I'm not sure. Anyway, we were in touch since a couple of months. He told me he was coming to S…

Two weeks ago I met Sachin. He left Lima in order to go to the south and visit Nazca and Arequipa. He was supposed to be there for 1 week, but at the…

Jolene is a cool girl who contacted me some time ago, when she started planning her trip to Peru. We were in touch and she let me know she would be i…

After being in touch for a while, finally I met Eoin in person. He has been backpacking in Argentina (he loves Argentina), Bolivia and Peru. For the …

If you are in Lima, your first choice of meal wouldn’t be a pizza. That’s for sure. Anyway, if you feel in the mood for one, but just want your p…

Hahaha. Never I have imagined, meeting TB at my house, with my parents sharing a dinner. Why should someone want to come and have dinner at home…

I'm so glad I have been able to be the host of 2 TB at same time!!! It was so great!!!! The night before, we agreed to be in touch and meet the next…

Just yesterday I had a sort of mini TB meeting and today there is another one, yeah! I have already met Sky (Canada) the day before, but I haven't m…

I just arrived last night after being 2 weeks in the USA (and met some TB there ;) ) and I met 2 great guys in Lima! I didn't organize any actual TB …

After having been in touch for a couple of weeks, we interchanged phone numbers. The problem was the communication wasn't too good and we got our SMS…

Houston was my second stop during this travel and I met a new TB :) This time was in Houston. As soon as I got the confirmation I would be able to st…

Yeah! I’m so glad I keep on meeting TB and this time outside Lima, yeah!!!! This time I met Chris and I have so much to thank him. Because of him …

We say that the peruvian is "Pollero", that means that he eats a lot of chicken. So, it's no suprise that the country is full of "pollos a la brasa" …

Well, Friday arrived. The plan was that Krish would go to Arequipa and by the time she'd be back in Lima, I'd be out of town. So, this was our last d…

After meeting Krish and the big party of last Saturday/Sunday, we met again during the week. She was thinking about going to Arequipa on Friday, so s…

This bar is located upstairs from a nice restaurant "Brujas de Cachiche". Huaringas is one of the most visited bars in Lima. What makes this place so…

I'm so glad I met my first TB of the year. Krish is a cool girl and we are so much alike... I'm amazed! She contacted me sometime ago, letting me k…

This time I met John and his friend. They have been travelling around Peru for a while. I contacted John sometime ago and he sent me a message when h…

Today was Ryan's last day in Lima. He got his visa, moved to a better hostel and was ready to keep on discovering Peru. We met in the afternoon. He …

I can say: great food, drink, and fabulous decor! Right across the street from Parque Kennedy, in the center of Miraflores, you'd find this excell…

This is a good budget restaurant. I think it's a good choice if you are feeling you have an "overdose" of local food. This arab restaurant is loca…

This is the largest casino in Miraflores, according to the number of slot machines and table games. Peru is a popular destination in South Americ…

Wow, this meeting was special. Not only because I met a travbuddy for real, but also because it was the 1st time I met a travbuddy for 2nd time ;) M…

wow, so many things happened that I was afraid we wouldn't have been able to meet. But finally, we did it ;) I'm not sure who contacted whom first..…

and I keep on meeting Travbuddies - cool! :) This time I met Scott. I contacted him some time ago, when I noticed he was coming to Lima. He came bec…

Makoto Sushi Bar is a well-known Japanese restaurant here. The restaurant follows more fusionary tendencies than a traditional, Japanese style. I lik…

well, Mark hasn't joined this site YET (most used word now hahaha). I've already sent him and invitation and wait for his acceptance soon. I'm not on…

San Antonio is so well-known and so well-loved, that it’s hard to find someone who’s not familiar with it. Anyone who has visited can attest to t…

Ok, ok, they don't serve traditional Peruvian food, instead they serve a tasty Mexican one. It has a colorful, modern atmosphere that will get you ou…

I let the guys visit Lima by their own during the day. They are big boys... actually I would have liked to join them, but had to work... anyway I …

what do I enjoy the most??? Travelling... or maybe making foreign friends - sure if it involves travelling would be a dream came true ;) Last Tuesda…

Yeah! I met another travbuddy in real life, am I not lucky? This wasn't Paul's first time in Lima. He has friends here and knows the city, but... th…

I feel so happy, about keeping on meeting travbuddies. It's amazing!!!! This time I met Nicolas (France) and Asanthika (Australia). I contacted Nico…

Right now Ryan is trying to decide where to go first, North? South? Rainforest? It doesn't matter, anywhere he decides to go, he'll have fun. I'm s…

I feel so lucky of being able to meet so nice people. I'm a lucky girl! Smile and the wold will smile back :) Ryan is a really nice guy! He was one …

As we say here: "Como Bembos no hay otro!" (There's no other like Bembos) Ok, I'm aware fast food is not typical from Peru and it might not be you…

For me is the greatest seafood and fish in Lima!!! well, this is hard to say because there are so many good places, but I have never been disappointe…

We had a great time the night before and were talking about meeting the next day. Nov 1st is a Holiday here and after a big celebration, almost the w…

Jas & Bend. I met them through this site. We were in touch before they came to Peru and I told them we also celebrate Halloween here - so it wi…

El Tayta is a good bar, perfect to start an evening out - or as we say here for "los previos". It's located in Larco, in front of the Central Park an…

Located in Barranco, the bohemian district, over the years has become a cultural stage for music, film, photography and performing arts. The buildi…

I feel so lucky about having been able to meet people, not even a 1 month after I joined this site. This time I met Steve, he's from the States. I …

Just a couple of days after joining this site, I met in real life my first travbuddies'. Mario and Lalie are a lovely couple from Montreal Can…

This is a nice place. I love the fact it's located in Larcomar - a mall in front of the sea in Miraflores - so you have a great view! Try to get a t…