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…The highland road has to be seen to be believed, because the terrain is very rough and yet in Christiandom […]
We love challenging adventures especially on our travels. It is a great way to have a memorable experience while seeing […]
July 11, 2021 As you may have seen last week on Instagram, Dan and I went to Peru to hike the […]
Read about days one and two of my trek here, and days three and four here. While the Inca Trail is one […]
Note: this is a long post, including my reflections on the four-day Inca Trail trek with Llama Path, and practical […]
When my dad and I decided to take a trip to Peru to climb to Machu Picchu, we certainly did […]
The Inca Trail is one of the most iconic treks in the world.But unlike many other hikes…this is not something […]
When people search for the Inca Trail, they often look for views, difficulty, or packing lists. But there’s something even […]
There was a time on the Inca Trail when rules barely existed.No real regulations.No protection.No balance.Only the mountains… and how […]
One of the most common questions travelers face before hiking the Inca Trail is simple: 👉 Should I carry my […]
It’s one of the most common questions travelers ask: 👉 If the Inca Trail is the same… why do some […]
Most travelers prepare for the Inca Trail thinking everything is fixed in advance. But there’s something many people don’t know: […]
👉 Short answer: Yes. Definitely. Hiking the Inca Trail is, in many ways, like stepping back in time. Even though […]
More Than Just Carrying Gear Everyone knows that porters are essential on the Inca Trail. They:• carry equipment• prepare meals• […]
It’s Not Just About the Law Most travelers know that porters on the Inca Trail have weight limits. 👉 Typically:• […]
Choosing the Right Inca Trail Company There are many factors travelers consider when choosing an Inca Trail operator:• food quality• […]
How I Disappointed My American Admirer – My Inca Trail Marathon Let me tell you a story. It involves my […]
There are parts of the body that live quietly and discreetly, with no greater story than the occasional scratch. Mine […]
They say that after fifty, people play football with their hearts… and with knee braces. I, however, still train and […]
Around 1995 or 1996, the Inca Trail was a very different world. There were no porter regulations.No weight limits.No minimum […]
When the Trains Stopped: A Story About Responsibility on the Way to Machu Picchu There is a story I sometimes […]
Back in those days, I had to personally choose my own porters. There were moments, days, and entire seasons when […]
I began working on the Inca Trail in the mid-1990s, first as a porter. My very first experience on the […]
Back in the 1990s, travel was a very different experience. Every time I see it, I am transported back to […]
When I told my father that I wanted to study tourism and become a tour guide, he did not like […]
Many travelers who come to Peru and hike the Inca Trail ask the same question: Who are the porters? After […]
