Markets of Lima… and Then There is Minka
I know someone whose hobby is photographing markets. In Lima, there are essentially four types of markets: wholesale food markets, local grocery markets, eco- or bio- markets (farmers), and previous […]
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Gamarra
The single word, “Gamarra” elicits a volatile reaction when uttered here in Lima. Gamarra is an area of Lima located in the district of La Victoria, just a few miles […]
Women Owned Restaurants in Lima
I often get asked about restaurants owned by women. Many restaurants have women pastry chefs and many bakeries are owned by women. For example, Tanta is owned by Astrid of […]
Tourist Trap Lima – Be Part of the Entertainment, Not!
“Eat seafood at the fisherman’s harbor.” That sounds authentic, cheap, and quaint, no? I allowed myself and a friend to get taken there. I had driven past this beach and […]
10 Realities of Hotel Living
I have spent more than 300 nights in hotels in the past few years, and this experience has made me appreciate the joys of having a fixed home. Here are […]
M’s Adventures Lima Edition Nueva Andina Cuisine Tour – 3 Days
Five years ago, I visited Lima for a weekend. My friend and her family, are my experts on Peruvian food and culture. She turned the weekend into a Peruvian food […]
Secret Eco-Rooms With A View of Gocta Waterfall
No that you have done Machu Picchu, you want to do the next big thing… Kuelap, the Gocta Waterfall, and so on. Then, the question is where to stay. The […]
