Standing above Machu Picchu in the golden morning light, looking down at that iconic view, I nearly cried. Not just because it was beautiful, but because I had actually done it. I had hiked four days ...

Read my tips and budget for the Inca trail here and my post about reaching Machu Picchu here. Hiking the four day Inca Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime experience connecting astonishing scenery, ancient ...

Thinking of trekking to Machu Picchu? From surviving Dead Woman’s Pass to the Sun Gate, here is the unfiltered reality of ...

On a rainy day, I find out about the kind of middle-of-nowhere adventure that I live for. Three parts of Ecuador’s Inca Trail happening on three separate weekends. One involves camping in the wild, ...

The contrast between the ancient and the modern trails testifies to the dedication and mastery of the Inca craftsmen. Step after ragged step we push our aching bones upward. The crest lies a short ...

Bursting with ancient mysteries and rugged Andean culture, the Inca Trail is an unforgettable hike to experience in Peru. Once the main passageway for the Inca to enter Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail is ...

Located at the top of the Andes in Southern Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a highly regulated Peruvian Historical ...

TRANSPORT Trains depart from the main San Pedro terminal across from the market in Cusco. Hikers heading to the traditional starting point of kilometer 88 will need to take the local train. The ...