Located around 2,450 m (8,000 ft) above sea level and nestled on a small plateau in the center of the Andes, the majestic city of Machu Picchu is easily the most iconic of all Incan ruins in Latin America.
Kenya’s Masai Mara is one of Africa’s legendary safari destinations. In March, June and November, you might get the odd storm, but these are quickly burnt off by the tropical sun. Your reward is watching the bush come to life. Greg Monson, owner of Kicheche, one of our favorite camps in the Mara, tells us what makes the green season so special.
Aoraki, or Mount Cook, stands at an impressive 3,754 m (12,316 ft) tall and lies in the Southern Alps the mountain range that breaks through the length of the South Island. It is here that many visitors to the country have caught their first glimpse of the dramatic peaks that the South Island has become so renowned for.
Some of the most exciting and memorable experiences available to travelers today take place on the rippling sands of the world's mighty deserts. See our list of top 10 desert experiences, as selected by our specialists.
Scoured out by water erosion, gorges come in all ages, shapes and sizes but they all have one thing in common — they never fail to impress. We showcase 10 of the world's lesser known gorges.
