In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and "discovered" Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer's perilous path in search of the truth--except he'd written about adventure far more than he'd actually lived it. In fact, he'd never even slept ...
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Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

n The lowdown on where to find the best of Poland, from Krakow's medieval town square and the beautiful Tatra mountains to Warsaw's rebuilt Royal Route and the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast.

n Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

n Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

n Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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"Banks's narrative seductively juxtaposes rambles through lush volcanic mountains, white sand beaches and coral reefs with a barrage of memories of the hash he's made of his private life." --The New York Times Book Review

Now in his mid-seventies, Russell Banks has indulged his wanderlust for more than half a century. This longing for escape has taken him from the "bright green islands and turquoise seas" of the Caribbean islands to peaks in the Himalayas, the Andes, and beyond.

In each of these remarkable essays, Banks considers his life and the world. In Everglades National Pa...
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