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Trekkers resting at the top of Dead Woman's Pass on the Inca Trail

Article29 Sept

Gear Review: Do You Need Trekking Poles on the Inca Trail?

The Inca Trail's descents are brutal on knees. We compared fixed, folding and telescopic poles over a season of departures, and the rubber tips matter more than you think.

Publisher Andes Trails

6 minBe the first to review

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GuideAlappuzha · 16 Sept

Kochi to Alleppey on the Public Ferry

Skip the houseboat. The State Water Transport ferries cross the same lagoons and canals for a few rupees, stop at villages no tour reaches and leave from a jetty you can walk to.

Publisher Curator Community

7 minBe the first to review

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Two pairs of hiking boots, one worn and taped, one new

Article27 Aug

Gear Review: Five Trekking Boots on the W and the Inca Trail

We gave five pairs of mid-weight boots to guides in Cusco and Puerto Natales and asked them to walk until something broke. Here is what survived.

Publisher Andes Trails

8 min

5.0 out of 5(3)

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JR and Tokyo Metro trains crossing at Ochanomizu above the Kanda River

Guide12 Aug

The Japan Rail Pass, Explained

After the 2023 price rise the national JR Pass is no longer a no-brainer. We run the numbers on classic routes and show when a regional pass is the smarter buy.

Publisher Sakura Journeys

10 min

5.0 out of 5(2)

English · 日本語

The dark-capped Cuernos del Paine over Lake Pehoé

Article23 Jul

Packing for Patagonia: The List We Give Our Groups

Patagonian weather changes by the hour. Here is the exact kit list we send to everyone joining a W Trek or Fitz Roy departure, and why each item is on it.

Publisher Andes Trails

7 minBe the first to review

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Machu Picchu citadel seen from the upper terraces with Huayna Picchu behind

GuideMachu Picchu · 4 May

Machu Picchu Logistics: Tickets, Trains and Circuits

Timed entry, fixed one-way circuits, trains from Ollantaytambo and the bus from Aguas Calientes: the practical side of visiting Machu Picchu, updated for this season.

Publisher Andes Trails

8 minBe the first to review

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A cup of coca tea with fresh coca leaves

ArticleCusco · 29 Apr

Altitude Sickness in the Andes: A Practical Guide

Headaches, sleepless nights and breathlessness are normal above 3,000 m. Here is how we acclimatise our groups, what the warning signs are and when to go down.

Publisher Andes Trails

9 min

3.5 out of 5(2)

English