Machu Picchu:a view to remember.

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.

  • byBen Groundwater
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A cherished plate of carby deliciousness

Served with a spicy salsa,a wedge of lime and a cold,dark beer,this is Peru on a plate.

  • byBen Groundwater
Humantay Lake in Peru can be hiked in a morning.

Peru’s ‘other’ hike is one of the world’s most spectacularly Insta-worthy locations

This isn’t the Inca Trail or the equally spectacular Salkantay Trail. But it’s up and back in the space of a morning,with time to return to Cusco for afternoon tea.

  • byBen Groundwater
The pre-Incan pyramid,Huaca Pucllana.

Nine must-do highlights of Lima,Peru

Art hotels,the world’s best restaurants,pisco tastings and a pre-Incan pyramid – this capital city is hot right now.

  • byJamie Lafferty
Experimental and authentic ... dishes from Virgilio Martínez’s Central restaurant in Lima.

Forget France and Italy:This is now the world’s greatest country for food

Food is becoming Peru’s new Machu Picchu,attracting gourmands and those who just love to eat with its unique cuisines and exceptional ingredients.

  • byBen Groundwater
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Lake Titicaca:Peru’s natural marvels beckon to be explored.

An expert expat’s guide to Lima,Peru

After four years of cancer treatment,former Manly local and tech founder Chad Walkaden found a new home in Peru,with a culture that’s “all about the food”.

  • byBelinda Jackson
The Delfin II.

In the jungle,everything wants to eat something (including us)

Exploring the Amazon,plenty of things want to take a bite out of us. But back on our luxurious riverboat,we’re the ones who eat best.

  • byJamie Lafferty
The Tambopata River has become a dumping ground for illegal mining.

I went to work in the jungle and learnt lessons that changed my life

A 21-year-old wise beyond his years taught me lessons about patience and empathy we all should heed.

  • byMichael Fowler
Tacu-tacu is a classic stomach filler made from leftover rice.

This diet-destroying dish shares a home with the world’s best restaurant

Peru is now known as much for its fine-dining as it is for ancient ruins. But this dish is one of its more everyday treasures.

  • byBen Groundwater
August is hot in Taipei.

Late winter escapes:The world’s best places for an August holiday

Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer,winter or welcoming dry season.

  • byBrian Johnston