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Heather Jasper

she/her | Travel writer and photographer | Cuzco, Peru

Heather Jasper is a travel writer and photographer based in Cusco, Peru since 2019. She is an expert on Peru and Patagonia but writes about many countries throughout South America. Her articles have been published by BBC Travel, Fodor's Travel, Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Frommer's and many more. Visit her website to see all her published articles and her travel blogs from dozens of countries.

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Selected work

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A Week With Destinos Ica

Luxury Latin America, 2025

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Rainforest Expeditions

Luxury Latin America, 2024

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Delfin Amazon Cruises

Luxury Latin America, 2024

NonfictionLong ReadTravel Writing
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The Top 15 Inca Sites in and Near Cusco That Are Not Machu Picchu

Matador Network, 2022

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Choquequirao Is as Epic as Machu Picchu, but Without the Crowds

Matador Network, 2022

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I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, but It Hasn’t Stopped Me From Traveling the World

Matador Network, 2022

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14 of the best things to do with kids in Lima

Lonely Planet, 2023

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From Environmental Conservation to Women’s Rights, Non-Profit Organizations Offer Enriching Experiences Without Centering Travelers - Rooted

Rooted, 2023

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Resonate - Meet Mery Calderón, The Coach Helping Connect Visitors to Peruvian Culture

Resonate, 2024

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Inside the all-female Chicas de Alturas climbing group of Cusco, Peru | Flash Pack

Flashpack Solo, 2022

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I moved from Seattle to Peru. There's been crime and political violence, but the friends I've made here make it worth it.

Insider, 2023

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The Last Dance

Ori Magazine, 2025

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Scientists get dung beetles to collect DNA samples for biodiversity studies

ArsTechnica, 2024

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Reviving the Vicuña

The Long Now, 2023

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3 Great Alternatives to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru

Frommer's, 2023

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What is Regenerative Travel, and How Can You Make Sure It's Not Hype?

Frommer's, 2023

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11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Argentina

Fodor's Travel, 2025

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An Unexpected Destination Inspired a Beloved Children’s Book

Fodor's Travel, 2023

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Who Are the Alpaca Ladies of Cusco, Peru?

Fodor's Travel, 2021

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Here’s One Trip You Should Never Use a Travel Agent for

Fodor's Travel, 2021

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This History Is Still Not Commonly Accepted in Chile

Fodor's Travel, 2022

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He Decided to Row a Boat to Antarctica. But Everything Went Wrong

Fodor's Travel, 2023

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Problems Afoot on the Inca Trail

Horizon Guides, 2024

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The Indigenous rebellion that inspired Peru's independence

BBC Travel, 2021

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Waqra Pukará: Peru's mysterious 'horned fortress'

BBC Travel, 2024

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A one-of-a-kind route to Antarctica

BBC Travel, 2023

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The unlikely country that may have invented surfing

BBC Travel, 2024

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An ethical guide to hiking the Inca Trail

BBC Travel, 2025

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Projects

Blog · 2005-present

Global Travel Blogs

My blogs from dozens of countries around the world will help you plan your own trips, with tons of travel tips from a solo female traveler.

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Newsletter · 2023-present

Weekly Travel Tips

Every week I send actionable travel tips to help you plan and enjoy travel locally and around the world, plus links to my latest blogs and articles.

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