I'd certainly be lying to you if I claimed that the silly name of this famous lake did not partially influence my decision to visit it on a recent trip through Peru. Don't get me wrong there are many humorously named places in the world. Aside from the really filthy ones that we can't mention...

Those interested in avoiding the crowds on the famous Inca Trail will love the trekking off the beaten path in the Lares Valley. Skip the other backpackers and meet Quechuan-speaking shepherds and local children as you hike high in the Peruvian Andes. The Lares Trek gives you the chance to...

Welcome to Peru, the land of the ancient Inca people.  Peru is known as a land of mystery, of history, ancient civilizations and natural wonders which boggle the mind and today's modern civilization.   12 Fun Things to do in Peru From Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, there's much to...

When you're on a panel of travel experts, what kind of advice do you give on the top inns for all-inclusive travel itineraries - in the world?  If you're into adventure or active travel, holidays or vacations, be sure to read up on these Top 10 Inn Favourites inns, resorts, and lodges from...

Traveling with Austin-Lehman Adventures Makes You Feel Just Like a Kid Again!Feelin' just like a kid again. Happens every time you hop on a bike. This is why Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA) holds exhilarating bike excursions into as many of its multi-sport adventures on as many continents as...

Machu Picchu is one of today's top biggest and busiest travel destinations. Where's Machu Picchu, you ask? Find out more: Discover Machu Picchu on TripAtlas.com and then read on to find out everything you need to know about getting there!Getting ThereTo get to Machu Picchu, you take the train...

As Indiana Jones's fourth instalment, The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released this week, we at TripAtlas.com decided to "adventure through the world" with Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones World Destinations: Adventure, Intrigue and Ancient Artifacts! From the Raiders of the Lost Ark to the...

The North Yungas Road or "El Camino de la Muerte" (Road of Death) is notoriously known as one of the world's most dangerous roads and is found in Bolivia, just near the northern Amazon Rainforest. Less vehicles drive along North Yungas today but it has become a popular tourist destination -...

Sandboarding on the Sand Dunes of Huacachina In the past few years, Huacachina is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination for those seeking a bit of adventure because of its many sand activities and sports. Its enormous, hundred-metre high sand dunes allow for sand tours, camping...

Legendary Inca Lost City of Gold Found in Peru? To kick off the new year, on January 10th 2008, the Peruvian government announced that a new archaeological fortress had been discovered in the area of Kimbiri. It is speculated that these set of ruins that total approximately 40,000 square...