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 the alpaca live in the Andean plateaus of […]
By Alexandria Beyer The indigenous wisdom the Q’ero people of the high Andes carry may be ancient, but as I discovered, it’s just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. In case you’re not familiar with these fascinating, Quechua-speaking people from the Cusco region of Peru, allow […]
By Chere Di Boscio I remember hearing their stories: friends returned from Peru exuberant; cheeks flushed with health from the pure air of the Andes, eyes flashing with enthusiasm for what they’d seen. They raved about people who spoke ancient languages and ate strains of produce that hadn’t yet been […]
By Jody McCutcheon From urban gardens in New York to huge chakras in Peru, permaculture principles have influenced how people grow food. It’s a natural form of cultivation that has been championed by popular eco-guru Rob Greenfield and indigenous people alike. But is it a legitimate practice that’s helping to shatter the destructive […]
