@Nathan6692 25 February 2021 more from that month

El Dorado Travel to: Machu Picchu, Peru The city of El Dorado is one of the most sought after mythical places in history. This rumoured city of solid gold, hidden somewhere deep in the South American jungle, fuelled many hopeful expeditions throughout time. In the 16th and 17th century, explorers (including Sir Walter Raleigh), pined after the prize of a golden city. For a destination similar to El Dorado, we recommend Machu Picchu. This incredible Incan city in Peru is thought to date back to the 15th century and is rumoured to have been the home of Incan emperor Pachacuti. During sunrise and sunset, beautiful golden light is cast over the ruins and we’re certain that anyone who sees it may, for a second, believe every brick in front of them is crafted from solid gold. We chatted to Nicole from Go Far Grow Close, who explained how she felt the first time she saw Machu Picchu, “honestly, I had low expectations. I thought we would find ourselves in a tourist trap being harassed by vendors and pushed through a pre-set travel route. However, I was absolutely blown away by my first view of Machu Picchu and the whole experience. We climbed onto buses at Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu. It climbed precariously up the mountain on switchbacks. All I could do was close my eyes to the death-defying drop below us. Once at the top, we walked along a path, still unsure at what we would see. “And then… Machu Picchu is totally exposed all at once and it is a mindblowing scene; beautiful rugged green mountains and valleys surround you and ruins are everywhere. There is so much to explore and learn about. I never felt like I was just another person seeing it. It felt authentic - like it had only been discovered in the last few years and we were one of the first to go.” Nicole explained why Machu Picchu feels so mythical, “I think it is the intersection of the stunning natural beauty, the incredible preserved ruins, the fact that they are scattered all over the mountain top and that you cannot see them from any vantage point (below or from the side) until you round a corner and then, you are literally slapped in the face with this unbelievable scene. You end up pinching yourself wondering whether you are truly seeing what is in front of you. It feels magical.” #info #EverythingsInfo