SALKANTAY PASS, Peru – Our hiking group had reached the highest point of our trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu. Now our guide was leading us in a Quechua ritual. We took turns placing stones in ...

The approach to Machu Picchu is a winding, narrow climb through a forest of begonias, orchids, and mosses. Moving clouds of predawn mist cloak the peaks. The chirping of parakeets rings through the ...

For those of you who haven't read my #wellnessjourney column in the print edition of Women's Health yet—Hi! I'm Marta Topran, the beauty director at WH. Over the past several months I've been working ...

Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic and breathtaking archaeological sites in the world, is a must-see destination for tourists visiting Peru. However, as tempting as it may be to hit the ground ...

During my recent trip to Peru, I visited Machu Picchu via a $170 luxury train ride. The glass-roofed train offered panoramic views of the Peruvian highlands, snacks, and comfy seats. Traveling by ...