Since having traveled to Peru, I’m often met with surprise from friends when I list this country as one of my favorite destinations yet. Everyone is so caught up in the wonder of Machu Picchu that they seem to forget (or don’t know in the first place) that there are so many more facets of Peru to be explored. The fresh fish, the tasty pisco sours, the soothing coca tea, the incredible influence of Asian flavors — now these are reasons alone to…