SVEP Editor, Author at Sacred Valley Expats

Why Going To A Holistic Dentist Is A Good Idea

SVEP Editor February 11, 2019

By Jody McCutcheon From X-rays and mercury-based amalgam fillings to fluoride treatments and tooth bleaching, the dental industry is rife with serious potential health hazards, yet few patients are properly informed of the potential risks of their treatments, and some dentists still believe…

Everything You Need To Know About Mail In Peru

SVEP Editor February 11, 2019

Missing stuff from home that you’d like to order on Amazon? Want to send some awesome Andean gifts to your friends back home? Go for it! But just know how to do it right. You can choose to use Serpost, the Peruvian…

Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

SVEP Editor January 30, 2019

The scent of Palo Santo permeates the valley. You can catch a whiff in markets, houses, and of course, ceremonies. But did you know the Palo Santo tree is endangered? Bulnesia sarmientoi is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, and is a fairly…

English-speaking Nanny

SVEP Editor January 10, 2019

Seeking an English speaking nanny to take care of 2 children, a girl 2 and a half and a boy, 8 months. In Urubamba. From 9-5 5 or 6 days a week. Contact chere@eluxemagazine.com

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

SVEP Editor December 31, 2018

What’s in the stars for you this year? Renowned Astrologer, Claudia Vannini reads your horoscope. If you love Claudia’s readings as much as we do, why not get your personal birth chart done? See below for details. Welcome, 2019! 2019 is a…

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

There can be little doubt that Jesús Alcides Ruphay is anything but your typical artist. Once interested in studying engineering, after he was revived after having legally died in an electrical accident, his entire brain structure and outlook on life changed, and…

How To Rent A House In the Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

Renting or buying a house in the Sacred Valley isn’t easy – there’s not much availability, and the entire process may be a bit different than what you might be used to. The first step is deciding which town you want to…

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

There are plenty of sweet people living in the valley, and there are also loads of feriadas and reasons to celebrate, which means one thing: gatherings of friends are frequent. So, what if you want to entertain a big group of your…

Is Virgilio Martinez’s MIL Peru’s Best Restaurant?

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez is best known for using local ingredients that are hard to find anywhere but Peru, and his latest project in the Sacred Valley is no different. Located 3,500 metres above sea level, hovering over on the edge of the…

Learning About Vicuña – The Most Expensive Fabric On Earth

SVEP Editor December 23, 2018

By Diane Small They look a bit like Bambi, only fluffier and cuter, and they were revered by the Incas for their soft, golden fleece. But today, only a privileged few have heard of the vicuña. These small, sweet natured cousins of…

Sacred Valley Expats

Why Going To A Holistic Dentist Is A Good Idea

Everything You Need To Know About Mail In Peru

How To Rent A House In the Sacred Valley

Warnings About Sacred Valley Living

All About Hauran/Arin

All About Calca

All About Ollantaytambo

All About Urubamba

Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

Author: SVEP Editor

Why Going To A Holistic Dentist Is A Good Idea

Everything You Need To Know About Mail In Peru

Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

English-speaking Nanny

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

How To Rent A House In the Sacred Valley

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

Is Virgilio Martinez’s MIL Peru’s Best Restaurant?

Learning About Vicuña – The Most Expensive Fabric On Earth