Machu Picchu will always be a bucket-list destination, but its popularity comes with drawbacks. Consider this alternative ...

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 ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Eighteen of the Wisdom Walkers trekked more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inca Trail packing list: What I'm glad I packed — and what I wish I left behind (Photo via Kayla Kuefler). I am in my hiking era.

My introduction to pisco came as I sat at a hotel bar in Lima. My husband and I, along with some family and friends, were on our first trip to South America. We were there to see the beautiful country ...

If you’re a regular viewer of Happening Now, you might have seen my two reports on hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. I recently traveled there with 21 other supporters of Compassion International, the ...

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Peru, where vibrant culture and awe-inspiring landscapes await. In Cusco, immerse yourself in history at the Koricancha temple, Plaza Mayor, and the artists’ ...