Machu Picchu is a bucket list destination for millions of travellers across the world - and it’s easy to understand why. Considered one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century, the “Lost City of the Incas” is a towering stone citadel sitting on a 2,430-metre ridge surrounded by mountains draped in green. Its history is both fascinating and mysterious, its hundreds of stone buildings are a feat of engineering genius, and the backdrop is, to say the very least, spectacular. Whether you get there after a few days of challenging hikes or take the train and bus combo, your first view of the Inca citadel will have you lost for words. And remember to take your time: there’s plenty of exploring to do and a million photos to take...