Some of the world's most treasured, remote landscapes can't be seen by helicopters, cars or even mountain bikes. These sacred places, like Ciudad Perdida, Everest's Base Camp and the top of Huayna ...

It's pretty common to think you're seeing a mirage at some point when you travel in South America. Teeming with tremendous ruins, beaches, and wildlife, you wouldn't blame yourself for blinking in ...

Anyone who has ever visited Peru will tell you two of the most popular places in the country are Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. Both destinations feature staggering, mountain views, rugged terrain...

Lovers of intrigue would do well to plan a trip to Nazca, Peru. The flat brown plains and dry mountaintops certainly don’t recommend themselves for stunning photographs, but this province in South ...

The beauty of a tent is that it can be placed nearly anywhere in the world. It’s relatively hassle free, cheap, and lands you smack dab in the middle of nature. The problem? Not all of us like that...

Most people head to Peru to hike Machu Picchu, but that's not the only legendary trek in the country. Not by a long shot. The Ausangate Peak is a monument of natural power and beauty, and many devo...

While some travelers race from one corner of the globe to the other, there’s another subset of people embracing a substantially slower mode of travel. Compared to the other forms of transportation,...

Few experiences can rival the feeling of being awoken from your tent surrounded by fresh air, mountains vistas, animals, and lakes. It’s like being reborn. Nothing can kill that mood faster than di...

Visit cities like Vail, Colorado, or Zermatt, Switzerland, and you’ll find evidence of their main industry the moment you step into town. If you were unaware of their ski-resort status before you a...

Once used for pack animals and transportation, horses have played an important role around the world throughout history. Now a popular leisure pastime, equestrian excursions are a way to venture of...