High in the Andes mountains, at 8,000 feet above sea level is Machu Picchu, Peru’s most famous archaeological site and one of the most famous ancient treasures. This Inca citadel is hidden between Huayna Picchu (or new peak) and Machu Picchu (or old peak), and on the edge of the Urubamba River. Built by the Inca ruler Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui around the ... [Read more]
Looking over the valley and scanning across it to a skyline of 13,000-foot peaks, surrounded by aspen leaves quaking in the breeze, we knew we had finally found our spot. Not just our perfect getaway, but the place to become husband and wife, and to share our celebration with our closest friends and family. After a long and somewhat fruitless search for an ... [Read more]
Washington DC is worth visiting. It tells the stories of the American people - the struggles and triumphs, the politics and history. I’ve been there twice. Visiting the same monuments the second time gave me a different perspective than the first. During the second trip, veterans mostly on wheelchairs were on the same path with me, heading towards the ... [Read more]
Looking for a super fun and inexpensive travel destination to visit in 2020? Trippy user Danielle did, and she brought that question to the community: International Travel that is inexpensive but fun? I just graduated college and really want to travel internationally at some point. I am going back to school in the spring for graduate school, so money is ... [Read more]
Venice is famous for its history, architecture, art, shopping…and crowds. While the city’s charms are justly world famous, the hordes along the Rialto or in St. Mark's Square are only marginally less so. That’s why those who know Venice well seek out havens of peace and tranquility where, only steps from the most popular landmarks, visitors can ... [Read more]
Check out these stunning and dangerous waterfalls across the world. These waterfalls and high in height and death counts. 1. Angel Falls - VenezuelaThis waterfall is located at the end of Mount Auyantepui in the Canaima National Park of Venezuela. This stunning waterfall is over a sharp rock wall and has a height of 979 meters. 2. Victoria Falls - ... [Read more]
