Destination: Peru

Visiting Machu Picchu

Adventure Treks

The best thing about my trip to Peru was not Machu Picchu. It may sound odd, seeing that Machu Picchu is on almost every “Top 10” list and is considered one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” but my favorite moments during my time in Peru were those spent hearing stories and learning about

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How To Plan a Great Inca Trail Hike

inca trail

Doing the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu may push you, will likely help you know yourself better, and will certainly be an amazing experience. Doing the Inca Trail with a well planned itinerary and with an excellent outfitter means you’ll hike away from crowds, that you’ll have charismatic fun guides, and that you’ll do it all

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Peru and Chile Vacation

Andes Mountains

It isn’t that uncommon to do Machu Picchu and Galapagos combination trips, in fact it works awesomely to pair Peru and Ecuador in one trip visiting both Machu Picchu and Galapagos, which are two of South America’s true highlights; but it is quite rare to see travelers combining Peru and Chile, or more specifically a

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Parting Shots: Standa Family Trip to Machu Picchu

family trip machu picchu

Thanks so much to our dear friends and fellow adventurers, the Standa Family, for sending us a few of the pics from their incredible adventure in Peru. In not more than a week, they explored deep into the Sacred Valley of the Inca, Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle! And thanks for the kind

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Parting Shots: Mamola Family Adventures in Peru

The fearless Mamola Family (with a Grand Prix Motorcycle champion, and another in the works!) tackle Machu Picchu on their family adventure which also had them kayaking on the world’s highest navigable lake – Titicaca. Thanks for choosing to journey alongside Knowmad!    

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