Oct 23rd, 2012 at 9:00AM:
For those looking to hike the Inca Trail in Peru, there is a lot of conflicting information when you search the web. To help you prepare and do it right, here is a guide on how to successfully hike the Inca Trail.
Why Hike To Machu Picchu
If you're just looking to see Machu Picchu, you don't necessarily have to hike, as there are also bus and train options. That being said, I personally ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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What You Need To Know To Successfully Hike The Inca Trail
Oct 23rd, 2012 at 9:00AM:
For those looking to hike the Inca Trail in Peru, there is a lot of conflicting information when you search the web. To help you prepare and do it right, here is a guide on how to successfully hike the Inca Trail.
Why Hike To Machu Picchu
If you're just looking to see Machu Picchu, you don't necessarily have to hike, as there are also bus and train options. That being said, I personally ...The Most Expensive Way To Get To Machu Picchu
Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
Getting to Machu Picchu really is half the fun. Although the site isn't nearly as difficult to reach as it was in 1911 when historian Hiram Bingham (pictured above in a historical photograph) brought the ruins to the attention of the world, it's still no walk in the park to get there. For starters, no roads lead directly from main points of entry – Lima and Cusco – to Machu ...Archaeologists Discover Portion Of The Inca Trail
Jul 12th, 2012 at 12:00PM: A section of the Inca Trail has been discovered in Peru.
The new/old section is located in the archaeologically rich Cusco region and hasn't been used for 500 years. The Peruvian archaeologists who discovered it say that most of it is well preserved, with about a third overgrown or washed away by landslides.
The trail measures 1.7 meters (5 feet 7 inches) wide and 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) ...National Geographic celebrates 100 years of Machu Picchu
Jul 24th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Today marks the 100th anniversary of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu by explorer Hiram Bingham. That discovery became one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century and has been inspiring adventure travelers to visit Peru and South America ever since. To celebrate the occasion, National Geographic has launched a fantastic Machu Picchu website that offers a wealth of information about ...National Geographic Traveler announces 2011 Tours of a Lifetime
Apr 22nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: National Geographic Traveler magazine has announced its annual list of their picks for Tours of a Lifetime, selecting 50 fantastic journeys to the far flung corners of the globe. For each of the past six years, Traveler has examined thousands of tours in a variety of categories, including volunteer vacations, family friendly trips, small-ship voyages, and adventure travel. From all of those ...Bolivia campaigns to legalize coca
Jan 20th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
Four Loko, meet Coca Colla. CNN reports that Bolivia has launched a campaign to legalize coca, a native plant that has been used for medicinal purposes and as a mild stimulant by the indigenous peoples of the Andes for thousands of years. And yes, coca does contain trace amounts of cocaine. The leaves are used in purified forms of the narcotic, which is what led the United Nations to ban coca ...
Peruvian adventure travel and agritourism on Lake Titicaca's Isla Amantani
Jul 21st, 2010 at 3:00PM: While I sat at the table with her young son, Ayun, I watched Imeliana Calcin stuff wood into the stove. Although she'd greeted me at the boat dock in a skirt and faded t-shirt, she'd changed as soon as we arrived at her family's tiny adobe house. Now, clad in the intricately-embroidered white blouse and headscarf for which the women of Isla Amantani are famed, she was preparing sopa de quinoa for ...Inca Trail sold out? Take an alternative tour with Zephyr Adventures
May 21st, 2010 at 9:00AM: Peru's Inca Trail is, without a doubt, one of the most popular treks in the world. The four day hike takes adventure travelers on a wonderfully scenic walk through the Andes, along a route that was once used by the Inca themselves, culminating with a sunrise arrival at the mountaintop fortress of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail tour is so popular in fact, that the Peruvian government had to start ...Susan Sarandon offically reopens Machu Picchu
Apr 3rd, 2010 at 9:00AM: As predicted, Machu Picchu reopened to the public on Thursday, with Oscar Award winning actress Susan Sarandon on hand to welcome visitors back to the monument for the first time in more than two months. Back in January, heavy rains washed out portions of the railroad tracks that run from Cusco to Aguas Caliente, the nearest town to the Inca fortress. The severe flooding that followed caused a ...Inca Trail to remain closed into late April
Mar 21st, 2010 at 8:00AM: Last week we received the news that Machu Picchu would be reopening on April 1st after being closed for much of the past two months following heavy rains and flooding in the area. Peru's top tourist destination is generally accessible by two methods, a train to the mountaintop fortress or by making the four day hike through the Andes along the Inca Trail. While the train is set to return to ...The world's best hikes
Feb 17th, 2010 at 10:31AM: With so much challenging terrain, magnificent vistas, and unique cultural opportunities on the planet, shining a spotlight on the world's best hikes is a difficult task. After all, there are various styles of hiking fitting different skill levels: some people enjoy long treks, while others like to get in and out in a single day. Some folks enjoy challenging, technical climbs, while others simply ...Peru's Inca Trail closed thru March
Feb 12th, 2010 at 8:00AM: A few days back we posted the news that the train to Machu Picchu would be resuming operations sooner than expected after recently being shutdown due to heavy rains and flooding in the area. In that story, we mentioned that the Inca Trail, a popular alternative method for visiting the ancient Inca city, was also closed for February so that it could under go its annual maintenance and repairs. Now ...Train to Machu Picchu set to reopen ahead of schedule
Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:00AM: According to Peru's transportation minister, the famous train to Machu Picchu will go back into service ahead of schedule, although it will still be three weeks before service is restored to the popular tourist attraction. Early estimates had the railway out of commission for as much as eight weeks after heavy rainstorms caused massive flooding and treacherous mudslides at the end of January. ...Hundreds of tourists stranded at Machu Picchu after flooding
Jan 27th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Severe flooding in Peru has caused several landslides that have left hundreds (reports range from 1500 to 2500) of people stranded at Machu Picchu. Many of the landslides happened on Saturday, killing one tourist and his guide, and leaving others stuck in spots along the Inca Trail that leads to the site. The 40-mile railway that connects the ancient site to Cuzco was also blocked by the ...Win 10 days in Peru from ekoVenture!
Dec 18th, 2009 at 2:44PM:
We've saved the best for last in grand giveaway week. Starting this Monday we've had the pleasure of hosting contests for Matador U tuition, Able Planet Noise Canceling Headphones, Wearable Helmet Cams, 2 LG Vu phones with Mobile TV, and a Super Swag Bag, but the grand finale will blow you away.
tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/18/win-10-days-in-peru-from-ekoventure/'; ...Step back in time in Peru's Ollantaytambo
Jul 17th, 2009 at 8:00AM: In the heart of the Peru's Sacred Valley, 60 miles to the northwest of Cusco, sits a city whose history dates back to before the 15th century. Ollantaytambo was built by the Emperor Pachacuti after he conquered the area, and the ruins of his ancient palace still dominate the landscape. Today, Ollantaytambo is a destination that continues to be a draw to adventure travelers who come to Peru to ...Was Machu Picchu always a tourist attraction?
Jun 19th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Travelers to Peru almost invariably make a stop at the famous Inca lost city of Mach Picchu. Situated on a mountain top, the spectacular ruins have been luring visitors almost immediately after they were rediscovered by Hiram Bingham back in 1911. But according to this story from National Geographic, a new theory is being put fourth by Italian scientist Giulio Magli who says that the fortress may ...Alternative Treks to the Inca Trail
Mar 3rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we wrote about The Inca Trail, one of the best known and most popular treks anywhere in the world, culminating with hikers arriving at Machu Picchu following a stunning four day journey through the Andes. Unfortunately the popularity of the trail is also one of its drawbacks, with literally hundreds flocking to it on a daily basis during the high season. Those crowds can deminish the ...Classic Treks: The Inca Trail, Peru
Mar 2nd, 2009 at 9:00AM: Peru is, beyond a doubt, one of the top adventure travel destinations in the entire world. It offers an amazing array of things to see and do, perfectly blending culture with both mountain and jungle settings, along with ancient artifacts and ruins that rival those found in Egypt. Of course, the most spectacular and famous of those ruins is the lost city of Machu Picchu, located at 8000 feet above ...GADLING TAKE 5: Week of 4-25-2008
Apr 25th, 2008 at 5:00PM: We celebrated Earth Day here at Gadling with a contest, an ode, and a ticket out of hell. Not bad.
Also this week:
Kelsey gave us a surfing lesson.
Grant reviewed Burton's Sleeper Hoodie v2.0, and I'm seriously intrigued. Grant also had a nice chat with Virgin CEO David Cush -- check it out here.
Matthew listed 5 mistakes that newcomers to Japan make.
In his series Plane ...
