Machu Pichu

Around the World in one month

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February 12th 2009
So it begins. The epic trip around the world. Not in a hot air balloon and not in 80 days. This is a private jet complete with a gourmet chef and 1st class seats. We stay in 5 star hotels and we eat at the finest restaurants. No one wants for anything. We don't carry our own luggage nor do we suffer the indignities of having to fill out our own customs forms. How did I get this gig you might ask ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more