Hiking in Peru can be quite the challenge, and you need to be well prepared before venturing out. Here are a few practical tips to help you plan out your trip: The best time to trek in Peru is ...

The Inca Trail is approximately 26 miles long and leads to one of the most iconic sites in the world: Machu Picchu. Millions ...

exploring backpacking trips for all ages and budgets. If you want to walk all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, take a four-day hike up Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or bum around ...

Shed a Little Light A mother of a former student caught me in the hall this week between classes. Becky lit up, excited to ...

Since 2002, the Peruvian government has required tourists to have a permit and a guide to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Only licensed guiding companies can obtain permits, so it's vital to do ...