Author Profile: Lyle Walker

A Gringos life in Cusco

Originally born in California I also lived 23 years in Las Vegas before moving to the Cusco region of Peru in 2012. Together with my wife we owned and operated a bed and breakfast and in my spare time I ran a blog about travel and the Cusco region and archaeological sites. Currently I am retired and traveling the world with a home base in Lima, Peru.

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Iquitos on a Budget

Iquitos on a Budget

Iquitos, Peru

Iquitos is one of the jungle regions that I have not yet visited and it had been a long time since Lily had visited, so we decided to take advantage of some slow time at the property and visit...   view more


Easter Island: The Inca Connection

Easter Island: The Inca Connection

Hanga Roa, Chile

Now even before we departed Cusco, we read about a site that has perfectly fit stone walls, very much like the stonework of the Incas, so this site made the “must see” portion of our...   view more


Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (1/4)

Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (1/4)

Budapest, Hungary

During our 2025 visit to Budapest we learned about a series of mini-statues created by artist Mihaly Kolodko. Here you will find part one of what I believe is the most comprehensive list to date of the Kolodko...   view more


Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (2/4)

Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (2/4)

Budapest, Hungary

During our 2025 visit to Budapest we learned about a series of mini-statues created by artist Mihaly Kolodko. Here you will find part two of what I believe is the most comprehensive list to date of the Kolodko...   view more


Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (3/4)

Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (3/4)

Budapest, Hungary

During our 2025 visit to Budapest we learned about a series of mini-statues created by artist Mihaly Kolodko. Here you will find part three of what I believe is the most comprehensive list to date of the Kolodko...   view more


Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (4/4)

Scavenger Hunt in Budapest; Kolodko Mini Statues (4/4)

Budapest, Hungary

During our 2025 visit to Budapest we learned about a series of mini-statues created by artist Mihaly Kolodko. Here you will find part four of what I believe is the most comprehensive list to date of the Kolodko...   view more