Before departure for Peru I practiced what I like to call a “priming of the self,” opening the senses and imagination without expectation of a promise in return. It would be essential, I reasoned, ...

Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing around centuries-old stone walls, and the profound silence of history around you. This ...

As many a Peruvian traveler can tell you, climbing Machu Picchu is easy, especially if you take one of those tourist buses that do most of the work. It's embracing Cuzco that can be hard.