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 ...

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...

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...

Our planet has a curious talent for providing sights, sounds and smells that both surprise and delight. If your explorations have taken you scrambling up an Italian hillside for the best view of th...

A wild continent full of sweeping jungle, sprawling mountains, colorful culture, interesting architecture, and natural wonders that’ll leave you breathless, there’s a reason backpackers and luxury ...

A land of extremes, from the driest desert to the highest waterfall in the world, South America is ablaze with natural wonders and one of the most biodiverse continents on earth. A treasure trove f...

There's a vacation and then there's a journey. Make no mistake; Manchu Picchu is not a vacation. You certainly can do it in luxury lodges, on vista trains and with DLSR cameras, but that's not the ...

Arguably the most iconic world heritage site on Earth, Machu Picchu has been a source of wonder and intrigue for years. Originally constructed as an elaborate estate for the 15th century emperor Pa...