Going to the dentist is never fun, and even less so when you don’t speak the language well enough to say “I think I may have receding gums and may need some kind of tissue unification treatment,” am I right? Dentists in the Sacred Valley vary widely in practice, skill […]
By Caitlin, Photos: Caroline Maxcy Photography Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the most unique schools I have ever seen. It is located in the Urubamba Valley just walking distance from one of the most famous markets in Cusco, the Pisac Market. Kusi Kawsay School, which means happy life […]
For general emergencies requiring police assistance, such as theft, minor traffic accidents, drug-related crimes, or acts of violence, dial 105, Peru’s general emergency number, which is similar to 911 in the USA. This number puts you through to a nationwide dispatch service. You can also dial 911 in Peru to […]
Luckily, in a rural area with loads of animals, there’s no shortage of vets in our Sacred Valley. But that being said, there’s not much demand for anything beyond ‘please keep this beast alive’, so you’re unlikely to find anything but the most basic grooming services, and as for organic […]
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 the risks are low enough not to warrant […]
