Thousands of tourists every year find their way to Machu Picchu, hiking the Inca Trail just like the Incas did a few Centuries ago. The hidden citadel is a magnet for modern-day explorers who travel to Peru every year to experience one of the most incredible wonders of the world.
Most people who visit Machu Picchu choose the easiest and fastest way to get there….and who can blame them? Usually opting for a train ride that departs from the town of Ollantaytambo, where the Machu Picchu train
Travelling in Peru did feel like a great adventure for us, and although not the easiest of countries to explore, the rewards are certainly exceptional.
Getting there from the UK is getting easier since I believe British Airways has just started flying directly from London to Lima. But no such luck for us though since our flight from London with Avianca had a quick stopover in Bogota. (Where we found ourselves strangely out of breath just walking through the airport, before realising that Bogota