In September 2013, Stacie Fasola boldly joined six others on a rigorous, 12-day adventure called Hiking the Inca Trail. The trip, hosted by Road Scholar, took the group to the most fascinating attractions in Peru. Participants visited the cities of Lima and Cuzco before hiking more than 26 miles in four days to arrive at their final destination – Machu Picchu. Hike alongside Stacie and the gang on the Inca Trail by visiting her blog.
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