Key Takeaways
- Earlier this year, I read the book Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams, about�?his quest to follow Hiram Bingham’s trail through Peru. It made me
- After I read his new book, Meet Me in Atlantis, I cold e-mailed Mark for an interview. He was hesitant at first, but I persisted and got to speak to h
- Nomadic Matt: Tell everybody about yourself. How did you get into travel writing? Mark Adams: I grew up outside of Chicago and studied English in coll
Earlier this year, I read the book Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams, chronicling his journey retracing Hiram Bingham’s expedition through Peru. It sparked an immediate urge to book a flight—and revealed layers of Peruvian history and lesser-known destinations I’d never encountered before.
After diving into his follow-up, Meet Me in Atlantis, I reached out to Mark with an interview request. Though initially cautious, he graciously agreed while visiting New York City. After exchanging enthusiasm for his work—and snapping a few photos—we sat down for a thoughtful conversation about exploration, myth, and meaningful travel.
