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Machu Picchu, the historic sanctuary of the Inca Empire and the endpoint of the trail, is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Still, for an 86-year-old to complete the Andean trail — which ranges ...
Ancient Lost Worlds and Hidden History. On location videos made by author and adventurer Brien Foerster exploring Peru, Bolivia, Egypt, Hawaii, Easter Island and other exotic places. With special ...
For those seeking a quieter, more affordable alternative to Chichén Itzá, these temples across the Yucatán Peninsula offer a ...
Located next to Sacsayhuamán, the Cusco Planetarium offers travelers a unique experience in the hills surrounding the city. While it may not be much to look at (the small planetarium is housed in ...
Experiences include touring Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris with an architect from its restoration, making ramen with a Michelin-starred chef in Tokyo, and riding on horseback through historical Inca ...
James L. Fitzsimmons received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2002. He taught at a number of institutions before coming to Middlebury and has held writing fellowships at Dumbarton Oaks Research ...