Atacama’s Must-See: Valley of the Moon
Eight miles west of San Pedro de Atacama lies the enchanting Valley of the Moon — a lunar-like sanctuary of windswept dunes and sculpted rocks, a hidden planet beneath Chile’s sun.
Sigiriya: The “Eighth Wonder” — Lion Rock & the Enchanting Dambulla Caves
Dambulla, in central Sri Lanka near Sigiriya, charms visitors with the towering Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the wonderfully preserved Dambulla Cave Temple complex — both rewarding climbs.
Machu Picchu: A Dream Come True
Perched nearly 8,000 feet high, Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan citadel above the Urubamba Valley — abandoned yet still whispering its ancient mysteries.