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The Secret to Hiking the Inca Trail when Permits are Sold Out
Most people are now aware that if you want to hike the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you need to book your hike with a licensed operator at least 6 months before you travel. Even after the covid pandemic, we are seeing permits sell out in advance.
How to Book Your Trip to Machu Picchu: Last Minute
Traveling last minute? It can be done. We do it all the time. Organizing last minute vacations to Machu Picchu any time of the year can be an adrenalin-pumping ride as you scale the ups and downs in search of hotels, train schedules and precision coordinating that would make a military general proud. The first step is
Do This One Thing BEFORE You Plan Your Trip to Machu Picchu
Do this before you plan your triip to Machu Picchu in 2026. I'm about to save you a ton of time and a truck load of dinero. The year 2025 was rough, with changes at Machu Picchu that unsuspecting travelers had no idea about. Sit back. I'm about to share the details. This information is relevant to travelers choosing th
Why Do People Think Machu Picchu Is Overcrowded?
Is it true that Machu Picchu is now more crowded than ever? See the image I included? See if you can guess when it was taken? I'll post the answer at the bottom. No cheating!
How to Powder Your Nose at Machu Picchu
It's the elephant in the room at Machu Picchu. The one with his legs crossed. The thing that no one dreams they have to add to their list of "essential things to plan when I go to Machu Picchu." Who could imagine that you need to organize your entire trip to a world-renowned high-profile destination around the availability of the toilets.
What You Need to Know About Wyndham Hotel Shuttle Buses from the New Terminal at Lima, Peru Airport
Photo Credit: Kelly Entiquez
Are Luxury Tours and VIP Private Access Available at Machu Picchu?
Can travelers really reserve exclusive excursions, private access, VIP trips and luxury tours to Machu Picchu? It's probably not what you think which is why I want to explain the latest travel trend to Machu Picchu. I see videos and tours from companies offering exclusive private access to Machu Picchu. With all the ti
Watch out for your Watch at the New Lima, Peru Airport
This is a true story about what happened to my group after our trip to Machu Picchu, when we traveled through Lima airport security at the new terminal. It occurred on July 3, 2025. We were traveling from Cusco to Lima airport, on our way to board our international flights out of Peru.
New Inca Trail Regulation - Entry to Machu Picchu City Not Included
When you hear this news, you might want to sit down. I wouldn't blame you at all. I'm practically lying on the floor myself. And I'm not alone down here. My friends from Peru are with me. We're crying giant llama tears. I'm sorry to be delivering ominous news about changes to the permits for the short 2-day Inca Trail
Qosqo Tales
Our local guides are Andean natives with a passion for bringing their Qechua culture to life. Here are three Andean legends they translated so you can connect with their roots before experiencing the culture for yourself.
Children of the Sun
The Story of the Origin of the People of the Andes
Valicha: A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains
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