As air travel became even more streamlined and widely accessible during the 1960s and 1970s, long-haul travel really kicked off, with backpacking becoming increasingly popular. Backpackers often chose far-flung destinations in Asia or South America for their sometimes months-long adventures. One of the most sought-after destinations at the time was Machu Picchu in Peru. This snap captures a couple of hikers looking over the ancient citadel and the mountains in the 1980s.

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