Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing around centuries-old stone walls, and the profound silence of history around you. This ...

Peru is a country of great contrasts along the west coast of South America. It’s famous for its Amazon River, great natural ...

Forget what you know about peak season; Peru's most famous site is changing—and with it, the best time to visit Machu Picchu. Hidden from Spanish conquistadors for centuries and abandoned to the ...

Peru is one of my favorite places I've visited. I spent 2 weeks in Cusco, Sacred Valley, and more. Travelers should know visiting Machu Picchu can be tough and require planning, but is so worth it.

In 1911, former U.S. senator and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered what would become one the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World,” a legendary ancient Incan citadel: Machu Picchu. Perched high on a ...

A Better Way is a series of occasional stories that focus on a more sensitive and sustainable way to see some of the world’s most popular destinations. After planes, trains, and buses, and days of ...