Machu Picchu: The Lost City

World Without End

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October 28th 2010
It may seem premature to make an assessment on a year of your life in October, given that there are still two months left before it draws to a close, but 2010 already ranks as the best of my 30 years. Being able to realise the long-standing ambition of traveling around the world has been unquestionably the best experience of my life... Which makes the reluctant acceptance that my trip is now d ... 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