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  • Samba Sam

    The Inca Trial! | Apr 29 06'

    by Samba Sam a 35 year old female, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    We set off from Ollantaytambo around 6.30am, headed for Km 82 (on the railway line from Cusco to Aguas Calientes) - the starting point for our... Continue reading »

  • Viracocha

    A wee bit o cheatin | Apr 28 06'

    by Viracocha a 31 year old male from Toronto, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    Wow!! time is really flying...I thought it was Tuesday at the latest...turns out its actually Thursday!  Anyway, just got back from an unforge... Continue reading »

  • Bobb & Shannon

    Machu Picchu | Apr 03 06'

    by Bobb & Shannon a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    "It is hard to put into words or describe this extraordinary place."

    After a 30 min bus ride we arrived at Machu Piccu at 6:30am. We were hoping to see the sun rise over the mountains, unfortunately it was cloudy and... Continue reading »

  • Bobb & Shannon

    Aguas Calientes - UPDATED | Apr 02 06'

    by Bobb & Shannon a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    We are in the little town of Aguas Calientes, a 30min bus ride to Machu Picchu. We will be waking up at 5am tomorrow to go up there. This is the sl... Continue reading »

  • sharwingy

    Machu Picchu | Mar 10 06'

    by sharwingy a real traveler, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu is a magical, magical place!  Words can not do it justice - you have to see it for yourself!We got up very early this morning - 5... Continue reading »

  • Gaz and Emz

    Inka Trail | Jan 26 06'

    by Gaz and Emz a real traveler, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    The Inka Trail, overall was amazing!! The views were incredible,including snow capped mountains, waterfalls, lakes, valleys, jungle and smaller ink... Continue reading »

  • Jess&Damian

    Machu Picchu! | Jan 02 06'

    by Jess&Damian a real traveler, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    ""City in the clouds""

    3.1.06Got the main plaza and met with Katie & Jude. We eventually got to Machu Picchu at a bout 6.15am, when there were very few people there.... Continue reading »

  • Jess&Damian

    Cusco to Machu Picchu | Jan 01 06'

    by Jess&Damian a real traveler, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    "Local buses full of local people..."

    2.1.06Headed off to Ollantayambo, on our way to Machu Picchu. This meant two local buses and lots of local people, but luckily no chickens! We stoo... Continue reading »

  • radha & kamesh

    The highlight of our trip | Dec 27 05'

    by radha & kamesh a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    Ok, we were so eagerly looking forward to visiting Machupicchu - the untouched Inka city.  The Spaniards never found this city, and it was (re)disc... Continue reading »

  • Freyja

    Sacred Valley and the Inca Trail | Dec 14 05'

    by Freyja a female from London, on vacation in Machu Picchu

    Left Cuzco and headed just outside to Sacsayhuaman (pronounced Sexy Woman), an Inca site overlooking Cuzco.  The site has zigzag walls thought to s... Continue reading »

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