“You have cystic fibrosis? I never would have guessed,” a fellow traveller told me during our trek toward Machu Picchu, Peru’s legendary Inca citadel in the middle of a mountainous subtropical forest.

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably would never have been discovered without the help of a kid just like them. You see, after two years ...

Sydney university archeologist Jacob Bongers with a sacrifice ceremony and presentation cup at the Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibition. Picture: John Feder/The Australian.

Share When you think of Peru, you probably think of the same thing that I do — Machu Picchu. I try to always “live like a local” when I travel, but this is one bucket list item I share with ...

Beyond Machu Picchu, Peru has the thriving capital of Lima, the Sacred Valley’s breathtaking landscapes, and the lush Amazon—so the best time to visit Peru depends on what and how much you ...