Fifteen of us set off on this famed trek. Only 10 made it to the end

It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know.

• by Gary Nunn

The seven wonders you must see at Machu Picchu

The ancient ruins of the now too-well-loved Incan settlement have provoked wonder and awe over generations.

• by Ben Groundwater

Expert travel tips: How to get the perfect shot at Machi Picchu

Five tips to getting that great shot at Machi Picchu.

• by Belinda Jackson

Luxury train to Machu Picchu: On board the Belmond Hiram Bingham

Rather than trek to Machu Picchu, Steve McKenna boards one of the world’s most luxurious trains to visit the legendary “Lost City of the Incas”

• by Steve McKenna

Low-season travel: How to save time and money

There are great reasons why visiting a place at the 'wrong' time is actually worth doing.

• by Ute Junker

Museo Machu Picchu, Peru: The Cusco museum with clues to the mystery of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a mystery and you won't find clues to unlocking its secrets at the mountain top.

• by Isobel King

Machu Picchu: Top of the world

Machu Picchu surpasses even its reputation, writes Garry Maddox.

Gone tomorrow: the places you need to visit, right now

From the Galapagos to the Great Barrier Reef, there are some destinations you can't keep putting off for a visit, writes Michael Gebicki.

How to beat the queues at the world's busiest attractions

Julietta Jameson reveals how to beat the crowds for 20 major sights from the Taj Mahal to the Tower of London.

Was it really a 'breathtaking' view? Really?

You do it, and I do it. When it comes to describing our travels, it's hard to be original ...