Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main     1     (area). In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the ancient Inca Empire. Spain     2     (control) Peru in the 16th century and ruled it until 1821.

Fly from Cusco into the Amazon rainforest, where you take a boat to get to your accommodation in     3     middle of the forest. Then spend three days     4     (hike) and exploring nature.

You will be     5     (amaze) by Machu Picchu.     6     (especial) amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Stones     7     (cut) to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.

Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th     8     the 16th century. There, you can enjoy the unique Spanish and local Indian culture. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go     9     (shop) at the local markets.

When arriving in Lake Titicaca, a boat will take you to a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made     10     water plants from the lake.

The Kolahoi Green Heights is a hotel in the Himalayan mountains. With so much ice and snow around from December to March, last year, people at the Kolahoi hotel decided     1    (build) an igloo (冰屋) cafe. Syed Wasim Shah,     2     created the café, got the idea from an igloo village in Switzerland.It could hold about 16 people.

This year, they rebuilt it and created    3     was believed to be a new record — the     4    (big) igloo cafe in the world. They all it the Snoglu, which can hold up to 40 people at a time.The benches and tables    5    (make) out of packed snow and sheep skins cover the icy benches to make    6     (they) more comfortable.

The Snoglu is separated    7     two different parts. One part holds artwork created from snow and ice. The other part is a working cafe,    8    (sell) coffee, hot chocolate,and snacks. Mr. Shah says the cafe focuses on items that can be served    9    (immediate), since it’s so cold inside that most guests don’t want to stay long.

Next year, Mr. Shah plans to rebuild the cafe again. He also wants to create an igloo village, with    10    (room) where people can spend the night.

4 . Useful tips for budget-conscious travelers

Traveling can be an experience of a lifetime. Being in the center of another culture is both exciting and eye-opening.     1    . Still, here are four useful tips for the budget-conscious traveler.

Don’t Travel During the Peak Season

    2    . In Manhattan, New York, it’s during the winter holidays. In Cebu, Philippines, it’s the summer months. Traveling during these peak times certainly means higher prices and large crowds. A great way to avoid all of these is to simply go when it’s not high season.

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Within most regions there are local airlines that provide inexpensive solutions to getting around. This is especially handy when you have multiple destinations in mind for your trip. All you have to do is look up Mango flight bookings and you’re on your way. Once you’re in a region, getting around gets much simpler and a whole lot cheaper.

Choose Economical Accommodations

Hotel chains and expensive options may be nice, but they’re the opposite of a budget-friendly experience.     4    . If you’re an app expert, you can also check out room rental apps like Airbnb. They have an extensive network of apartments and units in wonderful neighborhoods for those who prefer a more local feel.

Don’t Spend All Your Money on Food

One of the best things about travel is to enjoy all the wonderful food. Tasting the authentic versions of your favorite dishes is an absolute delight. But be careful. Having a few good meals out is to be expected, but having every meal at an expensive restaurant is a very quick way to drain your money.     5    .