d Former Purdue quarterback Robert Marve accused of sexual assault and battery By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:40:46 +0000 Robert Marve, who quarterbacked Purdue to the 2012 Heart of Dallas Bowl, has been accused of battery and sexual assault in Florida. Full Article
d Purdue basketball opens Charleston Classic against Appalachian State By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:15:44 +0000 The Boilermakers open the 2018 ESPN Charleston Classic against Appalachian State, with the winner facing Davidson or Wichita State. Full Article
d Where locals land on new basketball prospect rankings for 2019 and 2020 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:08:02 +0000 A look at where locals land on new national lists Full Article
d Toughness, maturity define incoming Purdue quarterback Austin Burton By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:46:34 +0000 Austin Burton announced last week he's transferring from UCLA to Purdue. He'll be a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility. Full Article
d Purdue men's basketball career scoring leaders By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:40:07 +0000 Top 10 scorers in Purdue men's basketball history Full Article
d IndyStar sports app: The best coverage of your favorite Indiana teams, all in one place By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:32:42 +0000 Now you can read all of IndyStar's sports content in one place with our free INSports app. Full Article
d From Notre Dame to the Monon Bell: Ranking Indiana's top 50 college football games in 2018 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:42:23 +0000 From Notre Dame to the Monon Bell. We rank Indiana's top 50 college football games in 2018. Full Article
d Purdue basketball alum Caleb Swanigan leads Portland back to NBA Summer League finals By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:47:14 +0000 Caleb Swanigan's 21 points and 16 rebounds led Portland to a semifinal victory over Memphis. Full Article
d Purdue football offseason notes | More trick plays in 2018? By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:06:41 +0000 Tracking the Boilermakers throughout the offseason Full Article
d Raw video: Protestors gather at West 62nd Street and Michigan Road on Saturday By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:04:50 +0000 About 50 people gathered Saturday afternoon at West 62nd Street and Michigan Road to protest the fatal police shooting of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed. Full Article
d Raw video shows officer using pepper balls while making an arrest during a protest By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:09:40 +0000 Indianapolis police arrested a man on Saturday near the location of the fatal police shooting of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed days earlier. Full Article
d Police investigate death on Indianapolis' near northeast side By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:22:06 +0000 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are on the scene in the area of East 32nd Street and Baltimore Avenue. Full Article
d 'What life was all about for him was family': Remembering Dennis Barrett, who had COVID-19 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:05:00 +0000 Dennis Barrett, an east Indianapolis native, died of the coronavirus in March. His wife remembers him as a devoted father and ambitious entrepreneur. Full Article
d Protests continue at 62nd Street and Michigan Road following death of Dreasjon Reed By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:48:21 +0000 Protests continued near 62nd Street and Michigan Road in Indianapolis on May 9, 2020, following the May 6 police shooting death of Dreasjon Reed. Full Article
d Veteran law enforcement officer Robbie Amos, lost to COVID-19, loved serving the public By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:25:59 +0000 Robbie Amos, 66, "ate, lived and breathed law enforcement," says his wife. He died on April 3 after contracting the novel coronavirus. Full Article
d Pasquale Amore, who died of COVID-19, was the gregarious patriarch of a large family By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:13:45 +0000 Pasquale "Patrick" Amore, 88, had an infectious laugh and a zest for life. He died of COVID-19 at the age of 88. Full Article
d Demonstrators describe arrest and pepper ball deployment during protest By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:52:19 +0000 Demonstrators describe an arrest and pepper ball use by IMPD during a protest over the death of Dreasjon Reed near 62nd Street and Michigan Road. Full Article
d Police use pepper balls while arresting man during protest of fatal police shooting By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:55:05 +0000 Indianapolis police arrested a man on Saturday near the location of the fatal police shooting of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed days earlier. Full Article
d Police investigate death on Indianapolis' near northeast side By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:22:06 +0000 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are on the scene in the area of East 32nd Street and Baltimore Avenue. Full Article
d Protests continue at 62nd Street and Michigan Road following death of Dreasjon Reed By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:35:44 +0000 Protests continued near 62nd Street and Michigan Road in Indianapolis on May 9, 2020, following the May 6 police shooting death of Dreasjon Reed. Full Article
d Insider: Michael Pittman wanted the Colts and they couldn't pass on him By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:00:11 +0000 The road to Indianapolis: Why Colts fell in love with Michael Pittman Jr. Full Article
d The day the pirates came By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:13:03 GMT A life on the high seas promised adventure, until a kidnapping turned a young man's life upside down. Full Article
d Hisham Selim, famed Egyptian actor, praised over transgender son By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:07:40 GMT When a famed Egyptian actor revealed his daughter had transitioned, the reaction was unconventional. Full Article
d War and the virus: Cameroon's deadly mix By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:11:36 GMT Fighting continues to rage in English-speaking parts of Cameroon after most armed groups reject a truce. Full Article
d For IMS, Brickyard weekend means several contingencies, but focus is 'May in August' for Indy 500 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:39:38 +0000 Decision makers at Penske Entertainment are beginning to chart the course for a historic summer of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full Article
d 3D Printed N95 Montana Mask Design Released Under GPLv3 By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-09T19:34:00+00:00 Long-time Slashdot reader blackbearnh writes: Since the COVID-19 pandemic has made Personal Protective Equipment worth it's weight in gold, Makers have been trying to help bridge the gap. While sewn masks have been the most common solution, the 3D printing community has been pitching in as well. The Montana Mask has been one of the most popular designs... Thursday, the group Make the Masks announced that the design files and STLs to print the mask have been released under the GNU General Public License v3, allowing anyone to print, sell, remix or improve the design, as long as they conform to the license. Importantly, the GPLv3 includes an international non-exclusive patent grant, meaning that even if the inventors decide to apply for a patent, it will not restrict anyone from using the design. Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
d Belkin Criticized For Its Upcoming Bricking of NetCams By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-09T21:47:00+00:00 A Forbes contributor notes that Belkin abruptly announced the end-of-life for its Wemo NetCams, which will discontinued on May 29 2020. But that's just the beginning... Unlike many other end-of-life announcements which simply render products ineligible for support or upgrades, Belkin is literally pulling the plug on its Cloud service, rendering its NetCam range of home security cameras as useless beige bricks... The question of how Belkin are deliberately bricking their products needs to be called out. When the NetCam was released, users had the option to use the Wemo software (which was lousy) or connect to the cameras using ffmpeg with their favourite NVS platform or even with VLC or equivalent. However, in a firmware update a few years back — Belkin disabled this capability. While workarounds do exist, such as the one published by Vladimir Sobolev in 2018, the whole premise of buying a Belkin product is for ease of use and simplicity. Belkin claim to design 'people inspired products'. All customers of Belkin need to look carefully at these words and see how they match up with their deeds? How many other Belkin products might be switched off on a whim? The criticism can be applied to cloud-enabled products as a whole, but in the main — vendors understand that to alienate customers by bricking their possessions is not a viable long term strategy to maintain trust... Forthcoming European legislation forcing technology companies to make their products easier to repair should go some way to address these concerns. The article points out that even Microsoft gave Windows 7 users five years of warnings about its 2020 end-of-life. And it also complains property owners now face two difficult choices: "Either leaving their property with no security system and zero surveillance capability, or breaking the quarantine orders in order to install new equipment." Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
d Richard Stallman Joins Discussion About Changing Emacs' Appearance To Make It More Popular By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-09T23:34:00+00:00 Emacs "predates Linux, and was once far more popular," writes LWN.net, while adding that the text editor "has fallen into relative obscurity over the years." Then it reports on a "mega-thread" on the emacs-devel mailing list about how to make Emacs more appealing and attractive to users: The discussion started with a post from "ndame" asking why Emacs is "so square"; the appearance of things like buttons could be improved with rounded corners, they said. Richard Stallman, one of the original authors of Emacs, seemed somewhat dismissive in his reply: "Perhaps we should implement a mode that puts cosmetics on Emacs so it will appeal to those who judge by the surface of things." But Stefan Kangas thought there was more to it than that: I think it's unfortunate if we assume that this is all bells and whistles. Graphical design elements can also improve usability. I also don't know that it's helpful to assume that the rest of the world will take the enlightened stance.... He wondered if there was "any reason not to improve the default look". Stallman said that there are some technical barriers in finding someone interested in and capable of doing the work needed, but there is an overarching problem that needs to be addressed first: The code to interface Emacs to X-based GUIs needs rewriting by an expert, and has needed it for decades. Until it gets that rewrite, changes in it are likely to break something. Stallman did agree that the graphical design could improve usability, "but I have a feeling that the changes that would help are deeper issues than the shape of corners". It was a long and interesting discussion, touching on the popularity of both Vim and Visual Studio Code, while another post questioned whether Emacs should even be prioritizing its menu bar and tool bar. One post suggested "starter kits" to make the text editor more friendly to newcomers, another suggested making Cntrl-C cut-and-paste the default key binding, and one asked whether it was Emacs' terminology and keyboard shortcuts that might be confusing to users coming from Microsoft Word. "You are basically making a commitment to being or becoming a power user..." argued another post. "If you just want to do 'casual' text editing emacs is a very weird choice in 2020." Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
d NVidia, AMD Battle To Buy Out TSMC's Capacity By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-10T01:34:00+00:00 Long-time Slashdot reader UnknowingFool writes: As NVidia and AMD battle it out with their GPUs in consumer gaming, behind the scenes both manufacturers were competing against each for manufacturing capacity with TSMC's lines. It appears that early on in the 7nm line, NVidia lost out as it is rumored their strategy was to use Samsung more only to go back to TSMC when that failed By then TSMC had sold out their capacity to AMD. For their next generation GPUs it appears both NVidia is securing both 5nm early while grabbing as much 7nm as possible. Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
d US Space Force Releases First Recruitment Video, Acknowledges Netflix Comedy 'Space Force' By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-10T04:34:00+00:00 The newly-created U.S. Space Force has released its first recruitment video, CNET reports: In a video posted Wednesday to Twitter showing rockets, mission control-types rooms and U.S. Space Force members in spacesuits, a voice-over says, "maybe your purpose on this planet isn't on this planet." Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett said during a livestream Wednesday that so far recruitment hasn't been a problem for the Space Force. "There's been an avalanche of applicants." This sixth branch of the US military was established in December 2019 and will be operational by mid-2021. CNET notes the video appeared "a day after Netflix dropped a trailer for its upcoming comedy Space Force. And the leader of the U.S. Space Force says he's looking forward to the Netflix comedy co-created by Steve Carell. "The one piece of advice I'd give to Steve Carell is to get a haircut," Gen. Jay Raymond, the U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, said Wednesday during a webinar hosted by the nonprofit Space Foundation. Raymond is bald, and joked that Steve Carell is "looking a little too shaggy if he wants to play the Space Force chief." Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
d Should Colleges Preserve the Idea of Meritocracy? By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-10T07:34:00+00:00 "Is Meritocracy an Idea Worth Saving?" asks The Chronicle of Higher Education, reporting on a special forum held recently at the University of North Carolina's Program for Public Discourse. "This discussion took place before Covid-19 changed everything. But the topics — the definition of meritocracy, the role of universities in a just society, the composition of socioeconomic class, and the real purpose of education — are as relevant as ever." Moral philosopher Anastasia Berg, a junior research fellow at the University of Cambridge: Obviously certain roles in society and certain honors should be going to someone who is most competent for them: the Nobel Prize, or a teaching award, or who should perform eye surgery on us. The question is whether this is the right measure for determining who should be entering universities. There are objections from the left and from the right. I find the left ones persuasive, which is to say, in effect, that the pretensions to meritocracy are not borne out, if we actually look at who gets into colleges. We find out that there's huge correlation between the kind of material support that people have, and their ability to perform on the kind of exams that allow people to get into colleges. But what I also find problematic has to do with what has formerly been thought of as a conservative critique, although I think that leftists and liberals and progressives should be as concerned about it as anyone else: The current way of running college admissions concentrates talent, ambition, and competence in very few areas — on the coasts, in a very few universities — and draws potential leaders from communities elsewhere. Moreover, the current system leaves people blind to all the ways in which they owe gratitude to a community, for all the help that allowed them to achieve. New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat: It's useful to remember that the term "meritocracy" was coined as a description of a dystopia, in a book by a British civil servant written in the late '50s called The Rise of the Meritocracy. It was a tongue-in-cheek evocation of some pompous civil servant from somewhere around our own era, looking back on what he saw as the self-selection of the cognitive elite to rule over a society that was drained of talent, drained of ambition, and had all power centers outside the elite deprived of leadership and talent from within. It's reasonable to look at class divisions in the United States and much of the West and say that at least a partial version of that dystopia has come to pass. College-educated and more-than-college-educated Americans cluster together in geographic hubs in ways that they did not 50 or 60 years ago. It's a fascinating discussion, in which writer Thomas Chatterton Williams argues "it takes a kind of privilege to sneer at meritocratic measures that allow people to advance." But Berg also makes the observation that at least half of Americans won't ever have a college degree. "If that's the way to make citizens, what do we do with the rest? We have to make room for the dignity of other paths." Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
d Insider: Michael Pittman wanted the Colts and they couldn't pass on him By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:00:11 +0000 The road to Indianapolis: Why Colts fell in love with Michael Pittman Jr. Full Article
d Reggie Brooks bullish on Notre Dame RB Chris Tyree and the Holtz's Heroes Foundation By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:04:58 +0000 Reggie Brooks bullish on Notre Dame RB Chris Tyree and the Holtz's Heroes Foundation Full Article
d Man tased four times during Friday arrest: RPS By regina.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:43:41 -0600 Police used a taser several times during the arrest of a man on Friday. Full Article
d La Loche liquor stores closed for two weeks By saskatoon.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:08:00 -0600 The SLGA retail store and the private off sale in La Loche are closed for two weeks, the province announced. Full Article
d Demonstrations at Co-op facilities affecting Sask. producers: APAS By regina.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:25:00 -0600 The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is the latest organization to weigh in on the Co-op Refinery labour dispute, saying demonstrations at Co-op facilities could negatively affect farmer’s seeding. Full Article
d 9 new COVID-19 cases in Sask., 5 more recoveries By regina.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:38:00 -0600 Saskatchewan reported nine more confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 553. Full Article
d Teen volunteers organize service to help most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:03:46 -0400 Volunteers from six Santa Clarita Valley high schools step forward to help those shut in by the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
d As more Southern California beaches and parks reopen, it's 'like being set free' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:15:35 -0400 Coronavirus reopening: more beaches and parks Full Article
d Surfer dies after shark attack off Santa Cruz County coast By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:57:06 -0400 The 26-year-old surfer was pronounced dead at the scene near Manresa State Beach, California parks officials said. Full Article
d Channel24.co.za | Prince Harry shares heartfelt video message to commemorate Invictus Games By www.channel24.co.za Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:04 +0200 The Duke of Sussex sent a special video message to mark what would have been the opening ceremony of the 2020 Invictus Games. Full Article
d The Ultimate Guide to the Best Peruvian Beaches By incatrail.info Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:57:26 +0000 When someone mentions “Peru,” images of bucolic mountain pastures, ancient Incan ruins, and verdant Amazonian jungle are probably the first thing that pop into your mind. But this beautiful South American nation boasts miles and miles of gorgeous Pacific coastline, and it is also home to some amazing beaches. Let’s take a look at some of best beaches Peru has to offer. Cabo Blanco: Arguably the most famous beach along Peru’s 2,500 kilometers of coastline, Cabo Blanco is routinely hailed as one the best surf spots in the world. When Peruvian surfer Gordo Barreda was scouting the area for great waves, he randomly paid a visit to the village, where he stumbled upon the now famous Peruvian Pipeline. A hollow, powerful left-hanging wave, it is arguably one of the best places to catch a wave on the continent’s entire Pacific coastline. Even before Barreda’s famous discovery, this fishing hamlet long enchanted visitors with its small-town charm and thriving fishing industry. In the 1950s and 1960s, fishermen routinely made the trek to Cabo Blanco in search of the area’s legendary large marlin. The famous writer Ernest Hemmingway spent several months here during the filming of the movie adaptation of his novel “The Old Man and the Sea.” During his stay, he reportedly caught a 700-pound marlin. Mancora: Once a quaint fishing village, Mancora has exploded onto Peru’s backpacker scene as a major hub in the last decade or so. Located right in the middle of Peru’s sunniest and warmest region, you can relax on beautiful beaches during the day and then party the night away. Mancora is great for travelers on a budget, and cheap hostels abound. Vichayito: If you want great beaches without a slew of rowdy partiers, Vichayito is an excellent option. Situated about 7 kilometers to the south of Mancora, this is an ideal spot for families. The water is ideal for swimming and kite surfing, and the beaches are clean and quiet. Punta Hermosa: Just an hour drive from Peru’s capital, Punta Hermosa is popular with Limeños looking for a summer retreat from the city. While not as spectacular as the beaches of Paracas or Mancora, Punta Hermosa’s proximity to Lima makes it a great option for looking for a quick weekend escape from the city. Asia: Peru’s most opulent beach, Asia is all about glitz and glamour. The upper echelons of Peruvian society have luxurious summer homes at this beach resort town, making it a hub of wealth. The beaches are great, but what really make Asia stand out are its high-end restaurants, luxury shopping center, and dazzling nightclubs. Paracas: The Paracas National Reserve boasts some of Peru’s most dramatic desert landscape. Here, enormous sand dunes and dramatic sandstone rock formations meet the azure waters of the Pacific. The reserve, which consists of a total of 335,000 hectares of tropical desert on the Paracas Peninsula, is intended to preserve the area’s rich marine ecosystem as well as protect its unique cultural heritage (the site was of great significance to the Paracas, a pre-Colombian indigenous group that inhabited the area between roughly 800 BC and 1000 BC). There are no formal hotels within the reserve, though there are many sites popular with beach campers. If you are looking for more luxurious accommodations, they can certainly also be found. Though beach destinations to the north of the country often attract the majority of tourist attention, it is Paracas where you will find the most luxurious beach vacations Peru has to offer. Just a few miles from the park’s entrance, you will find Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort complete with 5-star accommodations, three pools, and a luxury spa. Marcona: For those really looking to get off of Peru’s beaten tourist trail, we recommend a visit to the rugged, windswept beaches of Marcona, located roughly 8 hours south of Lima. The waters here can be quite cold year-round thanks to the Humboldt current, which brings water up from Antarctica along the Pacific coast of Chile and southern Peru. But the cold temperatures mean that waters are teeming with marine life. With any bit of luck, visitors might catch a glimpse of one of the zone’s enormous seal colonies. The beaches are known for their dramatic rock formations and rough surf, but they are a great place for those looking for options totally free of tourists. Courtesy of flickrhivemind.net So they you have it, our pick of the best Peruvian beaches. Happy adventuring in Peru! Full Article Places To See and Stay Tips and Things To Know
d Hike Machu Picchu: Routes to Get There and Hikes to Enjoy on Site By incatrail.info Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:10:55 +0000 So you've decided to hike Machu Picchu? Well great! There's no doubt that you're in for the experience of a lifetime. However, the truth of the matter is that now you've got some additional decisions to make. You see, there's more than one route to arrive to the world-famous Inca site, and even once you've arrived there are a few choices to make as well. But don't fret! If you're looking to hike Machu Picchu, we've got the information you need to start planning your trip. Hike Machu Picchu: Arriving to the Site 1. Classic Inca Trail The Classic Inca Trail is a four-day trek stretching some 42 kilometers along an ancient road built by the Incas themselves. This is undoubtedly the most famous route to Machu Picchu, and it's the one way that offers the opportunity to enter the city through its storied Sun Gate. Frankly, we've got tons of information on the Inca Trail on other pages of our site, so we won't waste too much space being redundant here. Check out these pages for more information on the trail's itinerary as well as for access to an Inca Trail map. 2. One-Day Inca Trail Whether you're crunched for time or simply don't feel physically up to four full days of trekking, don't fret--a small taste of the world-famous Inca Trail is still available to you! A number of tour companies offer an abridged version of the trek, either one full day of hiking or a shortened day followed by a night of camping and a dawn arrival at Machu Picchu. Besides the Inca Trail's famed destination, the one-day version of the trek also takes you past Wiñay Wayna, another favorite ruins along the trail. The bad news here is that you'll still need to reserve one of only a few hundred daily Inca Trail passes, meaning that, just like the full Inca Trail, you'll need to book this trek months in advance. 3. Lares Trail Just north of the world-famous Sacred Valley sits the comparatively lesser-known Lares Valley, and whereas the former can be swarmed with tourists especially during the high season, life in the Lares Valley continues humming along relatively unchanged. So whether you're looking for a simpler, more culturally-immersive experience or if you just didn't book an Inca Trail pass in time, the Lares Trail is an excellent option! Lucky for you, we've already gathered plenty of information on the Lares Trail including the trek's daily itinerary and a side-by-side comparison of the Lares and Inca Trails if you're struggling to decide how to hike Machu Picchu. 4. Vilcabamba Traverse Route Warning--this option is neither for the faint of heart nor the out of shape! The Vilcabamba Traverse Route is one of the newest on the Peru trekking circuit, clocking in at nearly 100 kilometers over the course of a week of trekking. Though very difficult, the route is especially rewarding--think a variety of diverse biomes and the ruins of Choquequirao, often compared to Machu Picchu although less than 40% of the site has been excavated (pictured above). Though visited by only 5,000 or so brave trekkers last year, be warned--the local government is pushing a plan to build a cable car to the site! If you want to see the ruins in their current, undisturbed state, it would be best to go sooner than later. Hike Machu Picchu: Once You're There 5. Huayna Picchu Just because you've finally arrived at Machu Picchu doesn't mean your hiking experience has to end! The famous mountain soaring in the background of most iconic Machu Picchu photos is possible to hike, and the experience is certainly recommended. The views from the top are great, and on the way down you can even take a back route to the storied Temple of the Moon. For more information on Huayna Picchu, you can check out this past post on our site. So that's it for today! If you're planning to hike Machu Picchu and have any questions you'd like to ask us, feel free to reach out in the comments section below. And, if you've already done one of these hikes, feel free to share your experience as well. We appreciate all of your comments! Full Article Hiking and Trekking Machu Picchu Inca Trail hiking Machu Picchu trekking
d Best Destinations For Food-A-Holics By incatrail.info Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:31:02 +0000 *Guest Post* Many of my followers ask me how I travel so frequently and how do I manage my budget. I book my flight and hotel through FareoAir deals, I have been using this website for quite some time and I find their deals pretty good and economical. Anyhow, here is a collection of a few destinations which I find the best in terms of cuisine and suggest that you visit them if you are a food lover too. Morocco Want to know where you will find the best Berber cuisine? Well go to Morocco as it’s the best place on the planet for Berber cuisine. This means you get to eat your food in ancient medina towns served in tagine fragrant pots with delectable herbal teas. Plus you get to taste some of the North Africa’s freshest sea food. India Have you ever tried the spicy veggie Biryani? If no then a visit to India is must in Southern Kerala you will find delicious spicy veggie biryani. In Uttar Pradesh the thali platters of different food will amaze your taste buds and the smoked fish of Nagaland is scrumptious. Indian cuisine is without any doubt the most varied and has the most use of spices in it. It’s the perfect place to tease your taste buds. Jamaica We all like fresh food – and honestly speaking who doesn’t like fresh food? If you love fresh food too then Jamaica is the place to be. Stroll down in the Negril early morning an pick fresh plums from the branches of the trees before you settle at a rustic bamboo island hut for some fried salt water fish and ackee with a shot of rum. Delicious isn’t it. New Zealand Well the phrase surf and turf is perfect for New Zealand, it’s a strange combination of the finest Oysters from the Pacific Ocean and the highlander lamb cuts in the high-class restaurants of New Zealand with their traditional Maori style cooking. And yes how can I forget their wines, visit the cellars of Otago and you will never want to leave the place again. Peru Peruvian food is a true melting pot of multicultural flavors and cultures. In the last few years it has gained a reputation for being one of the finest fares on the culinary list of international favorites. Peruvian food is a little bit chinese, a little bit Japanese, Inca and Spanish thanks to the varied immigrant population of Japanese in this country - even Peru's leader is of Japanese descent. In Peru you can try many dishes like Cuy Asado (guinea pig), Lomo Saltado (the dish below) and Aji de Gallina (a thick testy chicken stew) from our Peruvian Food You Can't Miss on Your Machu Picchu Trip article. Thailand No food-lover will forget the food street of Bangkok, with its delicious variety of street food Thailand is another attraction that attracts many food lovers. They sell everything from coconut masaman, to Thai noodle soup and barbequed critters on sticks. Thailand is a place with a very different yet enticing food. Italy Yes at last my most favorite destination Italy. There is simply no denying that the Italians gave us the best food in the world Pizza and Pasta. Those crispy cheesy bases from the wooden ovens of Napoli are the best there is no denying in that. The roman kitchens also produce the finest cheese, aromatic coffees, fresh smoked fishes, and ligurian pesto and saffron risottos. All these dishes make Italy one of the best food destinations on the planet. Full Article Food and Festivals Best places to go
d 6 Tips and Tricks for Hiking the Inca Trail By incatrail.info Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2015 23:23:31 +0000 My flight was booked! My dream of hiking the Inca Trail, and walking through the sun gate to Machu Picchu was finally becoming a reality. But then, the reality hit me. I have never done an overnight hike before! What do I pack? How do I get into shape? Is it safe? Do I go alone or with a group? As excited as I was, I realized I had a lot of planning ahead of me, but every moment of preparation (and sometimes extreme anxiety) was all worth it. Here are a few tips and tricks that helped me not only survive the Inca Trail, but have the trip of a lifetime! Find an Incredible Tour Group Before booking my trip, I was not sure how I felt about going with a tour group. I was worried that traveling with a group of strangers would take away from the trip. However, after plenty of research, I decided to go with Active Adventures on the Ultimate Peru Adventure. Our trip leader was not only full of helpful and interesting information, but became a friend who gave local tips, and made me feel comfortable and safe. I became close friends with my small tour group of 10 people, and still keep in touch with them. Picking a quality tour group like Active Adventures not only helped take the stress out of travelling logistics, but is truly what made my trip an enjoyable experience. (And for all the foodies out there, our Inca Trail chefs were incredible). Get Fit On the Inca Trail we had people of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. However, I highly recommend preparing your body a little, and familiarizing yourself with how your body reacts to high altitude. But, don’t worry, you don’t need to an extreme amount of training. To prepare, I went on one to two hikes a week, and did plenty of dog walking. My hikes on average ranged from 3 to 7 miles. However, as fit as you are, everybody reacts differently to altitude. Try finding a hike in your area that has somewhat of a higher altitude. I only had the opportunity to do one higher altitude hike. It was not as high as the Inca Trail, but it still gave me an idea of how my body feels in high altitude. But don’t stress out too much! Your tour leader has helped many people hike the Inca Trail, and will be there to help you if you start to feel sick, or simply need a little extra motivation. Technology Tools I am a firm believer in digital detoxing when traveling, but when hiking in the wilderness, it is comforting to know that I have helpful resources at my fingertips if I ever need it. When hiking or traveling, there are always a few resources and apps I like to have on my phone or iTouch to stay safe. As a traveler, we are more vulnerable to security threats or identity theft on public computers and Wi-Fi. I choose to use a VPN when traveling for Wi-Fi security in hotels, to avoid computer viruses, and to gain access to content that is geo-blocked. For my Inca Trail trek I downloaded the MotionX GPS app. The app supports GPS navigation without the need for cell service. Thankfully our guides kept us on track, but it was comforting knowing that if anything happened, I could use my phone as a backup for navigation help. Make a Visit to Your Doctor When traveling anywhere, it is important to check in with your doctor. Different regions of the world may require various vaccinations, or medication. Before visiting your doctor, it is also helpful to do a little bit of your own research as to what medications or vaccinations are needed for travel. Your doctor may be familiar with vaccinations needed for Peru, but you are the only person who knows what your trip will consist of. Be sure to mention to your doctor if you are going to the Peruvian Amazon, or high altitude. For the Inca Trail I recommend packing the following medications: -Altitude sickness medication (Acetazolamide) -Imodium -Antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin) -Bug spray (not technically a medication, but important to bring as well) -Ibuprofen (always good to have) This list is most likely what your doctor will recommend as well, but be sure to do your own research as well. You may need malaria pills or certain vaccinations depending on where else your trip is going, or personal previous medical history. Pack Light The hardest part of my trip (aside from trekking up the stairs of the Inca Trail) was packing! There are several limitations on how much you pack on the Inca Trail in order to maintain that porters are being treated fairly and respectfully. Each porter is limited to carrying 20kg. This includes all blankets, clothes, and the porter’s personal belongings. Talk to your Active Adventure tour guide before leaving on your trip to find out up to date information on how much you are able to pack, and information on sleeping bags and pads. Aside from packing light, there are of course certain items you will want to pack, depending on the time of year your trek is. I used Her Packing List, along with the information provided by Active Adventures to help me in packing everything I need. Have the Time of Your Life Last, but not least, be ready to have incredible experiences and memories that will last a life time. When I first booked my trip to Peru and the Inca Trail I had certain expectations and ideas of what the trip would be like. I was looking forward to seeing Machu Picchu, but what I found was that the most memorable and exciting parts of my trip were not necessarily seeing the big tourist spots like Machu Picchu, but the journey getting there, and the unexpected surprises that came along the way. Peru and its people exceeded all expectations, and opened my mind in ways I did not know were possible. Hi, my name is Jess Signet. My parents were travelers since before I was born. Even in the womb, I was able to travel all over the place! Boy, did things NOT change as I grew older! Knowing there’s more to the world than the bubble I live in made me want to travel even further. Traveling is my drug and I’m addicted. (Please, no intervention!) Full Article Hiking and Trekking Tips and Things To Know
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