🇵🇪 Peru | Cusco: The Soulful City You Shouldn't Rush

Most travelers treat Cusco as just a transit hub to Machu Picchu—land at the airport, glance at the city, and leave. But for me? It’s the most enchanting place I’ve visited in years. No competition. 🌿 Cusco feels like Chiang Mai’s long-lost cousin—half a world apart, yet sharing the same slow, soulful rhythm. Here, you: Wander narrow stone alleys, tracing 1,000-year-old Inca walls. Stumble into any random restaurant and leave delighted. Hike to viewpoints at golden hour, spotting "El Peru" etched on distant mountains. ✨ But the real magic? The surprises: Whimsical street art on colonial glass. A humble wildflower framing the perfect photo of the Old Town. Warm chats with locals—their kindness feels extra precious after my chaotic Cairo/Luxor trip. Next time? I’ll stay for weeks. Just like Chiang Mai days—no agenda, just being. #Peru #SouthAmerica #Cusco #SlowTravel #HiddenGems