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Lost city of the Incas was not a true city

MSNBC has a great article on Machu Picchu. An excerpt is below. Follow this link for the full story! Machu Picchu may have been less of a city, than a spiritual destination for the Inca. New research argues the ceremonial path into the city was conceived as a replica of the path followed by the first Incas in cosmological myth.
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M/Y Eric first Hybrid Galapagos Ship

In the June/July 2009 issue, National Geographic Adventure highlights the Galapagos yacht, M/Y Eric, in their "World Class: Lodges + Escapes" feature. What makes the Eric so interesting? Complete with solar panels and wind turbines, the yacht is the first hybrid ship of its kind -- but let's hope it's not the last. Take a look at the write-up …
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Journal Contest Winners Announced!

Adventure Life's first journal contest has come to a close. From the Pacuare Turtle Reserve in Costa Rica, to kayaking in the remote Amazon Basin, the submissions are terrific -- competition was tough and selecting our winners was no easy task. Winner of our Best Journal contest is Wayne Ng for his entry, Epiphanies in Ecuador and the Galapagos. …
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Share Your Travels. Win a Trip.

Back by popular demand... I am pleased to announce our new Trip Journal, and Trip Video contest. Submit your best entries for a chance to win a trip for two with Adventure Life! Contest is open to all Adventure Life alumni. I'll get right to the good stuff ... the prizes. WHAT YOU WILL WIN! Best Trip Journal: Win a trip for two to EcoCamp's …
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Peru Comfort Food: Causa Rellena

Roughly 3500 different varieties of potatoes grow in the Peruvian Andes. There is no limit to the number of dishes that these carb-rich spuds can provide, but Peru's layered dish, causa rellena, is one of my favorites. A staple in Peru for centuries, the word causa actually comes from the Quechuan word 'kausaq' which means gives life. Causa …
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Win 2 Tickets to South America on LAN airlines

Adventure Life and LAN airlines have partnered to offer you the chance to win two round trip tickets from the USA to anywhere LAN flies in South America. That's a prize valued around $2500. A Machu Picchu trek, a Galapagos voyage, Patagonia's legendary spears, or a trip to bustling Buenos Aires -- whatever is on your South American travel …
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Galapagos Travel: Illegal Fishing Vessel Caught in the Galapagos

Earlier this week the Galapagos National Park and the Ecuadorian Navy seized a boat that was illegally fishing in Galapagos Islands marine reserve -- the boat was longline fishing in the protected waters for sharks and swordfish. Sadly, 357 dead sharks were found on board the boat. The species found were: 286 bigeye thresher, 22 blue sharks, 40 …
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New York Times Highlights Latin America Bargains

Last week, the New York Times did a feature on ways to save on your next trip, calling attention to Latin America bargains. A few of our favorite destinations where mentioned: Argentina, Belize, Nicaragua, and Panama. The article noted what we've known for years -- that many times travelers can find top of the line adventures at a fraction of the …
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A Sample Menu from our Inca Trail Treks in Peru

The Inca Trail offers a hardy hike. Therefore, your appetite is sure to be the same! The quality of food that you will enjoy along this trek is impressive given the fact that it is all transported by your porters. This article gives you an idea of what you can expect to eat along your journey, including a sample menu.
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Argentina Travel: Perito Moreno Glacier Experiences a Phenomenal Ice Fall in early March

On March 4, 2012, lucky visitors to Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier had the rare opportunity to witness a massive ice fall. It's been nearly four years since Perito Moreno glacier experienced an ice fall as major as this -- and it will likely be at least another four until such an incident occurs again. This natural phenom is caused by the …
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Travel Video: The Tambopata National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon

Adventure Life travelers, Greg and Bridget Litten, share with us a bit of their Amazon adventures in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve. The Tambopata National Reserve (TNR) is part of a 3.7 million acre reserve in southeastern Amazonian Peru. It protects the biological diversity of the entire watersheds of the Tavara and the Candamo Rivers and …
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Top Trips for Exploring Cotopaxi National Park in Ecuador

Ecuador's paramo, a complex ecosystem of rolling alpine grassland, protects precious fresh water and endemic species. It is stunning in itself, but when combined with Ecuador's legendary Avenue of Volcanos - including the mighty Cotopaxi - makes this unique area of Ecuador is a steadfast crowd-pleaser. Here are a few of my favorites trips to …
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Annual IGTOA Members Meeting: Defining and Achieving Sustainable Tourism in the Galapagos

Adventure Life is attending the annual members meeting of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) this week. The theme this year is both ambitious and admirable: Defining and Achieving Sustainable Tourism in the Galapagos. Adventure Lifer, Erin Corriea, is attending and she'll be in fine company -- special guests and …
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Lonesome George the famous Galapagos tortoise dies

Lonesome George, the famous Pinta Island tortoise of the Galapagos, has died. George was a beloved icon of the Galapagos Islands and his death comes as a shock to some. Scientists estimated his age at around 100 years which may seem old in human years but is actually middle-aged for giant tortoises who live to be 200 years. George was also the …
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Insider Tips: Markets and Local Fairs to Frequent in Buenos Aires

The Markets of Buenos Aires are bustling and full of colors, exotic smells and sometimes outright bizarre antiques and art. Visit the Feria de San Telmo, an extensive street market and fair on Sundays, the Feria de Mataderos and the Feria de Artesanos de Plaza Francia.
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Peru Travel: Unique Tomb Unearthed at Machu Picchu

Peru's Machu Picchu continues to mystify and intrigue its visitors (yours-truly included) and scholars -- even a century after Hiram Bingham first introduced the legendary Inca ruins to the rest of the world. Most recently, a group of Peruvian archeologists discovered a unique tomb located on a hillside at the ancient city. Its placement -- high …
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Castaway in Chile: Easter Island, Robinson Crusoe and Chiloe Island Trips

Any one of these three destinations is sure to provide mystery, adventure, and fascinating history for visitors. Which one of these islands intrigues YOU the most?
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Argentina Travel Update: Changes in Collection of Reciprocity Fee

I just received a statement from Argentinas Aerolineas regarding changes that the Argentine government is making in how the reciprocity fee is collected. The statement reads as follows: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR AMERICAN, CANADIAN AND AUSTRALIAN CLIENTS TRAVELING TO ARGENTINA. The fee that Americans, Canadians and Australians must pay when …
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Chile Travel: Mysteries of Easter Island on NOVA

Since the discovery of Easter Island in 1722, it has been a place of mysterious intrigue. PBS's NOVA explores Easter Island's greatest phenomenon - the nearly 100-ton basalt sculptures known as Moai.
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Forbes Lists Galapagos, Mexico and Amazon in 10 Endangered Places to See Now

Forbes just came out with a list of "10 Endangered Places to See Now" that includes some of Adventure Life travelers' most sought-after regions: the Amazon rainforest, Galapagos Islands, and U.S.-Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert -- the largest in North America. It is not surprise to see these regions make an endangered places list. In the Amazon, …
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Peru Travel Safety Updates

UPDATE: As of March 6, 2013 the US Embassy has lifted it Peru travel alert. Read more. Adventure Life feels it is important to keep our travelers informed of security alerts that arise frequently with travel in developing countries. The US Embassy in Lima released an alert to US citizens about a potential criminal threat in Peru. You can see the …
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Peru Service and Travel Philanthropy

Give back to the local communities that you visit surrounding Cusco insuring that your travels have a positive impact on Peruvians and their environment.
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Fourth Annual Earth Hour 3.27.10

March 27, 2010 will bring with it the fourth annual Earth Hour -- the world's largest switch-off. Organized by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour is designed as a non-partisan movement, where the world's communities, governments and organizations can come together to do something about climate change. To quote WWF: 'The movement symbolizes that …
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Insider Tips: Where to go Dancing in San Jose, Costa Rica

Castro's Discotheque is a classic Costa Rican dance club. Combining Latin flare with a bit of world techno, dancers are treated to a mixture of salsa, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia, swing criollo and more. Wallflowers are invited too. There are plenty of places to simply sit back and take in the sounds and sights. The club welcomes both experiences …
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