According to the Living in Peru website, tourists visiting Machu Picchu on July 7 will receive gifts made by the local communities. The gifts include, dolls, key chains, posters and other handicrafts. These crafts are meant to greet each visitor who is celebrating the centennial with much joy. Visitors who plan to explore the site on July 7 will also get to see a light and music show, as well as a traditional Tinkay ceremony.
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Photo of the Month: November 2025
Above: On the way to see baobab trees at sunset on the red dirt roads in the bush of Madagascar, we stopped as the young goat herders crossed directly in front of us, looking like majestic figures in the sunlit, dusty glow. It felt like the scene of a movie, and this photo captured the feeling of that moment perfectly.
eBird Trip Reports: South Africa
Want to know which species other Holbrook travelers have seen on their birding trips to South Africa? Check out these eBird trip reports shared by past groups to see their checklists and get an idea of what you might encounter on your own birding expedition.