The Ultimate Guide to Guatemalan Cuisine

Guatemalan Food - Enchilada

Strap yourself in for a magical ride through Guatemala’s kitchens and roadside stands. Join me on a vibrant visual tour of the delicious things I savor daily while living here in Sololá. Guatemalan food is not only economical and flavorful but also woven from many Latin American staples like rice, beans, tortillas, and, of course, […]

HOW TO: Cook Peruvian Food Like a Local [VIDEO]

How to Cook Peruvian Food

Food is our common ground. It’s a universal experience that brings people together and makes them feel comfortable. Today, a small family kitchen in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Lima, Peru served as that bridge as I gathered up some local Peruvian friends to teach me how to cook two traditional Peruvian dishes. Learning to […]

Eyeball Treats from Mancora, Peru

Mancora View from La Mirador Lighthouse above town

Like being greeted with glass of champagne, Peru welcomed me to Mancora with sand and sunshine. Something I accepted gratefully after weeks of gray skies and rain in Cuenca, Ecuador (especially in El Cajas). As mentioned in the November Update, I was so excited about soaking in the sun and devouring Peruvian ceviche that I […]

November Update: Penetrating Peru

Incredible Sunset at the beach in Huanchaco, Peru

After a month in Ecuador, I was ready to take my relationship with South America to the next level and head south to Peru. Sunny beaches and Peruvian cuisine were what I desired most and I jumped into both with reckless abandonment. A wicked sunburn and traveler’s diarrhea were the inevitable conclusion. After moderating my sun […]