If abandoned ghost villages are your thing, this Russian republic does a nice line in them. Nestled in the heart of Dagestan in southwestern Russia are several ancient settlements that have been completely deserted, with residents having fled to bigger towns and cities in search of better opportunities. One of the most impressive is the … Read more
Peru’s Machu Picchu site to reopen at 50 per cent capacity – with just 2,244 people allowed in each day The new limit is in a bid to avoid the gradual deterioration of the Unesco site Before the pandemic, Machu Picchu used to welcome up to 5,000 people a day The Peruvian government has not … Read more
Work has begun on a new airport that will be used by tourists visiting Machu Picchu, sparking outrage among historians and environmentalists. Bulldozers are currently clearing land for the new hub in Chinchero. It lies 36 miles from the world-famous tourist attraction, near Cusco, and is considered to be the gateway to the Sacred Valley. … Read more