Peru
I am lucky enough to live in magical land with deep roots to the past: Peru. Here, like in many…
Andean mysticism can be felt throughout every part of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, but most visitors seem to experience only…
For you, Pachamama! A “Despacho” is a ceremony honoring Pachamama (mother earth), the sacred Apus (mountains) and the spirit in…
Miro and I spent a week in Chiclayo about two years ago and loved the array of cultural offerings. As we…
It is a well known fact: Happy people ALWAYS have contagious effects on others. Last Sunday I found myself a…
Graffiti + Street Art = Culture Words and symbols are all around us. Sometimes they are part the environment but…
Most travelers come to Cusco and the Sacred Valley for one reason and one reason only: To see the UNESCO…
Archaeology Inspiring Art Edvard Munch and archaeology aren’t two names you’d normally find side-by-side in an article. Right now, the…
The Qoyllur Rit'i festival is one of the oldest indigenous festivals on the planet. Translated as the Star Snow Festival,…
Seriously. And we’re looking forward to it! Here’s why: We’ve had a few travel marathon moments before. Be…
Just Passed the Half Way Point The entire trip is only five weeks for the unschoolers, and the first two…
Qenqo If you are planning on visiting the historical sites around the Cusco Region in Peru, one thing is for…
Shamanism, ancient wisdom, and sacred plants I was honored to sit down with documenatary filmmaker, Seti Gershberg and ask him…