Traveling is a rich source of inspiration for me. Whether finding refuge in nearby nature or going to faraway lands, it opens my mind and revives my spirit.
I wrote extensively about our December trip to Peru, because … well, there was a lot to write about! I absolutely MUST write this one… Read More »Sure, You Can Probably Do the Inca Trail, But Should You?
For the last few weeks a video has been circulating on Facebook. It keeps showing up in my feed, shared by different people and to… Read More »Taquile Island, Peru: A Place Where Knitting is Men’s Work
Last time I wrote about our trip to Peru, I stopped in Lake Titicaca. But there is more! When we went to the lake, we… Read More »PeruRail Titicaca-Cusco: A Magical, Surreal Ride on the Andean Explorer
I haven’t had much time for sewing this week. Temperatures in California have been record-breaking high, which meant my fruit trees started coming out of… Read More »Lake Titicaca Islands: What to Expect from a Home Stay on Amantani Island
Lake Titicaca is the largest fresh-water lake in Latin America. It is located on the border of Peru and Bolivia, with Peru owning the larger… Read More »The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca, Peru
About a year ago I was casually scrolling through my Facebook feed, when a post from TAFA List made me pause. The post advertised textile… Read More »Peruvian Textiles and Tourism
Thinking of visiting Cusco, Peru with kids? I would strongly urge you to do so! The city itself can easily entertain families for a few… Read More »Cusco, Peru with Kids: Things to Do in the Capital of the Incas
My family and I just returned from an amazing vacation to Cusco, Peru, the capital of the Inca empire. Cusco is a great place to… Read More »Visiting Cusco, Peru? What to Pack and Things to Notice