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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Meet Gabriel Battaini, a pioneering Sacred Valley expat and ambitious entrepreneur By Chere Di Boscio Viva Peru is one of the most popular hangouts in the Valley, especially for those who live in and around Huaran. But who’s behind it? And why on earth are there so many gringos living […]
