Peru

American Market Vs. Peruvian Market

August 4, 2012

I went to a market in North Carolina and it really struck me how different markets are across the world. I was used to the markets of Latin America, and coming back to the U.S. was a bit of culture shock. Admittedly, the pictures from the Peruvian market are misleading. There are also fruit and [...]

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One Music Video, The Heart Of Latin America

July 11, 2012

This video was filmed in Peru and, apart from being a beautiful song, shows the many faces, lives, lifestyles, and scenes that exist in Latin America (more specifically, Peru.. since Peru has everything ) Give it a listen and a watch. I think you’ll like it.

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Leaving Peru, Arriving In The U.S., A Sad Goodbye, And An Unexpected Hello!

July 10, 2012

Well, the time has finally come to move on. It’s hard to imagine I arrived in San Luis Potosi, Mexico exactly 9 months ago. I had traveled quite a bit before starting The Happy Nomad Tour, but never in Latin America. And what an experience it has been. Leaving Peru was like waking up from [...]

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Farewell Fiesta

July 9, 2012

Farewell It was hard saying goodbye even though my next destination was “home,” though my immediate family no longer lives there. I had great things planned for my Crazy Hair Fundraiser, etc. But Latin America is a special place that really grew on me. Toward the end of my time there, many things bothered me. [...]

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How To Make The Best Juice Ever

July 7, 2012

As I mentioned in my post about Cusco, I fell in love with lucuma+mango juice in Peru. When I got to Lima for the second time, I indulged in lucuma+mango juice like it was my job. Below is a tutorial on how to make your own, though finding lucuma in most places is impossible. According [...]

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Jatun Nani – Breaking The Poverty Cycle In The City With Books

July 5, 2012

You may recall my article about spending a week in Yauya, a Peruvian village to small to show up in Google Maps, and the amazing work Consuelo Pasco has done to bring a library there and fill the schools with books. Reunion While in Lima, I was able to meet Consuelo under different circumstances. I [...]

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Celebrating Mother’s Day In Peru

July 4, 2012

No, it’s not ideal to be thousands of miles away from your mom on Mother’s Day, but when you are, best to make the most of it! Luckily, my friends in Lima invited me to a wonderful celebration. Farmhouse We actually went to the farmhouse where my friends got married! It is about an hour [...]

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Returning To Lima Early.. For Love

July 3, 2012

While in Lima the first time, I met someone briefly that turned out to be someone very special. How it all happened is pretty crazy though… Javier, my friend from business school and savior/salvador set me up with his aunt, Consuelo, to volunteer in Yauya with her rural library project. Javier also connected me with [...]

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Cusco, Peru – The Best Belly Button In The World

July 2, 2012

I had high expectations for Cusco. It’s the gateway to Peru’s Inca past and a must-visit for all travelers to Peru. I intentionally published this article about Cusco after all the other articles about Cusco’s have posted. I think they, more than anything I can say here, tell the story. Cusco is amazing on its [...]

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