Stories by Lena
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Hiking to Machu Picchu: Which Route Should You Take?
The Inca Trail gets the fame. The Salkantay gets the views. The Lodge Trek gets the hot showers. We compared all four so you don't have to.
Peru

An African Safari: How to Actually Plan One
The difference between a safari you remember forever and one that feels like a bus tour is almost entirely in the planning. Here's how.
Tanzania

Patagonia's W Trek: What Nobody Tells You
It's the most-booked trek in South America and almost everyone underestimates the wind. Here's the version of the W you'll wish you'd read.
Patagonia, Chile
'Once in a Lifetime' Is Overrated. Do It Twice.
The best experiences are the ones you repeat. A case for going back to the thing you loved instead of chasing the next first.
Everywhere
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