Dana Blair of Pichinku is an entrepreneur making a difference to Andean communities By Chere Di Boscio Peru is known for its food, its ruins, and its gorgeous alpaca yarns. Unfortunately, however, you’ll increasingly find Chinese-made textiles cluttering the markets and confusing consumers. These fake alpaca throws, blankets and ponchos […]
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Where To Hang Out: The Best Cafes In Lima
By Living In Peru It’s a sad reality that most of us in the Valley will have to visit Lima at some point, be it to get our carnet, visit a specialist doctor, for work, to buy stuff we can’t find here, or just connect to a flight. There’s no […]
The Best Cafes In The Sacred Valley
The best cafes in the Sacred Valley offer something for everyone! By Chere Di Boscio Let’s face it – there’s not much to do in the Sacred Valley – and we like it that way! One of the most fun activities, of course, is to go for coffee, alone or […]
From Valley To Sea: Kichic Hotel, Mancora
The Valley is a wonderful place to spend time: it’s got warm, friendly people, spectacular views, and plenty of mysterious ruins. But even when you live in a place that many consider to be a kind of Paradise, sometimes, you need a change a scenery. A place that’s hot, where […]
10 Flowering Plants To Grow In The Sacred Valley
Looking to beautify your outdoor space? Here are the best flowering plants to grow in the Sacred Valley By Chere Di Boscio The Andes – and in particular, the Sacred Valley of Peru – is well known for having rich soil and adequate rainfall, which means it’s easy to grow […]