Kieran Proctor —Museums, History & Itineraries

Kieran Proctor is an Australian travel writer and the primary author of museum, history, and itinerary content for PuebloLibreLima.com. He is based in Pueblo Libre, Lima, where he lives and works while exploring the district’s museums, historic sites, and surrounding cultural landscape.

He also publishes independently on In Lovely Blue, a travel platform focused on Peru, where he documents overland travel, neighbourhood guides, and long-form destination research. Kieran publishes under the @inlovelyblue handle across all major platforms and social channels.

Since relocating to Peru in 2024, Kieran has been living full-time in Lima, with Pueblo Libre as his base for both writing and day-to-day exploration of the city.

Background

Before focusing on travel and cultural writing, Kieran worked in Australia across government roles in immigration and regulatory environments, including positions within the Australian Border Force and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

He also completed extensive university study in Australia, including postgraduate qualifications in International Affairs, National Security Policy, Diplomacy, and Defence and Strategic Studies at the Australian National University, alongside undergraduate studies in Philosophy and Cultural Sociology.

Rather than shaping his writing as a technical or academic exercise, this background contributes to a consistent interest in how institutions, history, and public systems shape the way places develop — particularly in cities with strong historical identity like Lima.

Connection to Peru

Kieran has been travelling to Peru regularly since 2007, with extended periods spent across different regions of the country over that time. In 2024, he relocated to Peru as a full-time resident and is now based in Pueblo Libre, Lima.

Pueblo Libre is often referred to as the Villa de los Libertadores, reflecting its role in Peru’s independence history. It is home to two of the country’s most important museums and a concentration of sites directly linked to Peru’s republican and colonial past.

His decision to base himself in Pueblo Libre is closely tied to this historical character, as well as a long-standing interest in how history and conflict are reflected in physical places — something that also connects to his academic background.

From this base, he regularly explores Lima’s districts, the southern Andes, and Amazon-bound routes through regions such as Madre de Dios. He has also travelled multiple times along the Cusco–Puerto Maldonado corridor via the Interoceanic Highway, continuing to document overland routes and regional travel patterns.

He is currently exploring longer-term opportunities in Peru, including land in the Amazon regions around Tambopata, Manu National Park, and areas near Tarapoto, with a view toward future eco-lodge development.

Work on PuebloLibreLima.com

Kieran writes museum guides, historical articles, and itineraries for PuebloLibreLima.com, with a focus on helping visitors understand the district beyond surface-level tourism.

His work focuses on:

• museums in Pueblo Libre and greater Lima
• historical sites and independence-era landmarks
• walking itineraries and neighbourhood exploration
• cultural context behind key attractions

Rather than summarising attractions, his writing aims to connect places together — showing how museums, streets, and historical buildings form part of a broader narrative of the district.

In Lovely Blue

Outside of PuebloLibreLima.com, Kieran runs In Lovely Blue, a travel platform covering Peru and broader travel experiences.

Across both projects, he publishes under the same name — In Lovely Blue — which is used consistently across all major platforms and social channels.

Media & Interviews

He has been interviewed by journalist Melody Mendez on cultural travel topics, including tattoo tourism and its relationship to identity and travel behaviour in Latin America.

Current Work

Today, Kieran works as an independent travel and cultural writer based in Lima.

He divides his time between writing for PuebloLibreLima.com, expanding In Lovely Blue, and continuing field research across Peru. Kieran is also the administrator of the Peru Travel Tips Facebook group.

Find Kieran’s Work

• https://pueblolibrelima.com
• https://inlovelyblue.com
• Social platforms: @inlovelyblue
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traveltipsforperu
• Airbnb Host Profile: https://www.airbnb.com.au/users/profile/1547246128398891839
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieranproctor/

Articles by Kieran Proctor