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Video of the Day - Destination Earth
Nov 8th, 2011 at 8:00PM:
Why do you travel? For adventure? To know the unknown? To get lost? To find something?
Today's Video of the Day is an ad for a company called G Adventures that encourages viewers to get out and see "why Earth is the universe's #1 travel destination". The short piece does a beautiful job of illustrating some of the moments that beg us to travel, tailored to pull at the heartstrings of ...
5 train trips everyone should experience
Oct 29th, 2011 at 10:00AM: While some train routes can seem long and boring, there are many that allow for great views of unique landscape or luxury service. Still, there are some train rides that go above and beyond your wildest imagination. Check out these five train trips that everyone should experience in their lifetime.
The Blue Train
South Africa
The Blue Train travels approximately 1,000 miles between Pretoria ...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 ...Photo of the day: Urubamba River Valley, Peru
Jun 22nd, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Any time is a good time to explore a country like Peru, but the Urubamba River Valley shines in this summertime shot of the landscape, taken by Maribeth Latvis. If you venture out on a trip to Machu Picchu, which over 400,000 people do each year, the Urubamba River Valley can be explored either before or after your trip. In fact, my fiance passed through the valley while hitch-hiking to Machu ...A pilgrim in Peru: Part Four, visiting Machu Picchu at sunrise
Sep 16th, 2010 at 12:30PM: On Day Four I awoke as the sun was just starting to tint the sky, and made my way to the Aguas Calientes bus stop. With about two dozen Peruvian guides and Western and Japanese tourists, I piled into the bus for the weaving 1500-foot ascent to a place I'd been dreaming of visiting for decades: Machu Picchu. I'd finally set foot there the day before and wandered its time-bridging grounds, but I'd ...A pilgrim in Peru: Part Three, arriving in Machu Picchu
Sep 15th, 2010 at 12:30PM: On my third day in the Sacred Valley, I awoke at 5:40 to bird trills and wood smoke-scented air. I could hardly contain my excitement: Today was a day I'd been waiting for most of my traveling life: We were going to Machu Picchu!
We hit the highway at 6 am, passing sheep, pigs and cows being herded into pens and villagers in brightly woven capes and great hats walking along the side of the ...A pilgrim in Peru: Part One, Arriving in Peru
Sep 13th, 2010 at 12:30PM: I got up at dawn and made my way in the crisp Andean air through the warren of just-opening stalls selling booklets, blankets and bug repellent, to the Aguas Calientes bus stop. With about two dozen Peruvian guides and Western and Japanese tourists, I piled into the bus for the weaving 1500-foot ascent to a place I'd been dreaming of visiting for decades: Machu Picchu.
I had to get there 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 ...Machu Picchu reopens April 1st
Mar 12th, 2010 at 9:30AM: The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Pérez, has announced that popular tourist destination Machu Picchu will reopen to visitors starting April 1st, marking a return to normalcy for the 15th century Inca fortress that is the focal point Peru's travel industry. The UNESCO World Heritage site has been closed for nearly two months following torrential rainfall that ...7 of the craziest, most dangerous, most dizzying hikes in the world (VIDEOS)
Feb 25th, 2010 at 1:27PM: Hiking is, of course, a common outdoor sport and leisure activity, enjoyed by millions of people every day. However, there are several hiking trails throughout the world that only the bravest would attempt. They're dangerous and are only meant for the most adventurous of people (or the craziest!). The videos below provide a glimpse into seven of the world's most dangerous hiking trails. Pull on ...
Gadling TV's "Travel Talk," 001: Carnival, flight cancellations, Somaliland, airfare blunders, and more!
Feb 17th, 2010 at 1:57PM: Looks like it's finally time to take the wraps off ONE of the big secrets Gadling has been keeping for a while! Yep, it's finally time to introduce Gadling's Travel Talk TV!
Gadling's Travel Talk TV, episode 1 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Travel Talk TV is Gadling's version of a travel show. In each episode, we'll discuss hot travel news; share fun, useful tips for ...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 ...Stonehenge, Machu Picchu top 'most threatened' wonders list
Jan 15th, 2010 at 8:00AM: U.K. travel magazine Wanderlust has released their second annual list of the world's most threatened wonders, with eight very popular attractions earning this dubious distinction for 2010.
Perhaps the two most eye catching destinations on the list are Stone Henge in the U.K. and Machu Picchu in Peru. The magazine actually describes Stonehenge as a "national disgrace" and rips the stone monument ...NY Times Discovers Peru's Ollantaytambo
Sep 13th, 2009 at 8:00AM: We told you about Ollantaytambo two months ago, and now the New York Times has picked up on the emerging adventure destination as well. This hidden gem in the Andes offers plenty of activities for travelers to Peru's Sacred Valley, without the crowds found elsewhere. The ancient mountain village has long been a stop over for those making the trip to Machu Picchu, the quintessential Peruvian ...The Five Most Overrated Tourist Attractions
Aug 29th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Want to know what the world's most overrated tourist attractions are? You're in luck, as the Times Online has compiled their selection of the Five Most Overrated Tourist Sites, naming some very famous places, while suggesting alternatives that they feel are more worth our time.
The U.K. newspaper isn't afraid to criticize one of the motherland's top tourist attractions either, putting ...
