Hiking to Machu Picchu has long been on my bucket list. That a 600-year-old abandoned town built by the Incans is still ...

There are countless reasons to visit Peru; the ceviche and Pisco sours, gorgeous valleys and beautiful brightly colored textiles, just to name a few. But for many, the chance to take the Inca Trail to ...

Throughout February, the Inca Trail to <a href=" Picchu—located in Cusco region and considered one of the world's premier trekking routes—will be closed to tourism as part of comprehensive maintenance ...

Last week I invited readers to share their outdoor stories. With Peru’s Machu Picchu gracing the latest cover of National Geographic, it seemed fitting to start with the Barauskases’ adventure.

There’s nothing more humbling on the Inca Trail than trudging along, proud of your progress, only to have porters fly past you with massive packs strapped to their backs. While you’re gasping for ...

If you’re a regular viewer of Happening Now, you might have seen my two reports on hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. I recently traveled there with 21 other supporters of Compassion International, the ...

Machu Picchu will always be a bucket-list destination, but its popularity comes with drawbacks. Consider this alternative ...

An Isle of Man resident is preparing to undertake a challenging trek along Peru’s historic Inca Trail to raise funds for The ...