Monmouth College students spent J‑term trekking Peru’s Inca Trail, blending history, culture and endurance in an immersive academic adventure.

There are countless reasons to visit Peru; the ceviche and Pisco sours, gorgeous valleys and beautiful brightly colored textiles, just to name a few. But for many, the chance to take the Inca Trail to ...

Hiking to Machu Picchu has long been on my bucket list. That a 600-year-old abandoned town built by the Incans is still ...

Question: I would like the names of some local reputable companies that lead hiking trips on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru and in Bolivia. Adventure Adviser: Wildland Adventures (800-345-4453 ...

The contrast between the ancient and the modern trails testifies to the dedication and mastery of the Inca craftsmen. Step after ragged step we push our aching bones upward. The crest lies a short ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop ...

Located at the top of the Andes in Southern Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a highly regulated Peruvian Historical ...

There’s nothing more humbling on the Inca Trail than trudging along, proud of your progress, only to have porters fly past you with massive packs strapped to their backs. While you’re gasping for ...

SUNSET — Now back home in Sunset, Gary Bybee, fresh off his hike along the Inca Trail in Peru, wonders how he did it. "I couldn't imagine ... what I was going to go through when I first signed up for ...

Hiking is the best way to push your limits, get moving and feel the touch of nature. But it gets much more interesting when you travel to a completely new country and get familiar with an absolutely ...