When most people think of Peru, the image that comes to mind is the mist-shrouded peaks of Machu Picchu. Yet long before the Inca Empire, other civilizations flourished along Peru’s coast—leaving behind remarkable structures like Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid in the heart of Lima. [...]
A Hidden Wonder Near Cusco When traveling through the heart of Peru, some places stop you in your tracks—not because they’re loud or flashy, but because they feel timeless. The Maras Salt Mines, known locally as Salineras de Maras, are one of those places. Tucked [...]
The Pressure of External Success Often emotions are tied into what we eat and how we feel about ourselves. Our self-image and self-confidence are also an important part of the package. As I embarked on my journey into the media with a New York Times [...]
One of the things that has helped me lose weight is to find products that I can enjoy. Here are a few of my favorites that have added flavor to my eating program but have helped me lose weight. Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter: This tastes the [...]
I know that when I started my journey to lose weight I would have to find an exercise that I could enjoy if I was going to stick to it for the long haul. I had always loved riding my bike when I was young. I [...]
On the west side of South America is the land of Per. It has an incredible history. The people that live in Per rival the Egyptians, the Chinese, and the Mayans. They were builders and left monuments that still stand solid today. Machu Picchu is [...]
This last week I had the privilege to visit the Amazon and spend a few days going up and down the river. This is the largest river in the world. I flew from Lima, Peru to Iquitos, Peru. This is a city that is only [...]
On the west side of South America is the land of Peru. It has an incredible history. The people that live in Peru rival the Egyptians, the Chinese, and the Mayans. They were builders who left monuments that still stand solid today. Machu Picchu is [...]
I have been forever amazed to travel and learn more about the world's cultures. Peru is one of the most fascinating places that I have ever traveled. It is a mix of the original people that lived here and the European people who came after [...]
High in the valleys of the Andes, visitors from around the world are able to explore the remains of the Inca civilization that was created in only 150 years. These amazing people worked between 1400 and 1535 A.D. when they were conquered by a few hundred [...]
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