David Stephens
David Stephens has been a resident of Barranco, Lima for the past six years. From part-time university professor in the UK, he is now a full-time writer. A collection of his travel writing and short fiction set in Peru, Under Andean Skies: Living & Writing in Peru (New Generation Publishing) will be published in the new year. He has also recently completed his second novel, The Disappeared also set in Peru and focusing on the missing and the disappeared. It draws inspiration from South American writers’ use of magical realism.
Peru's Eating Guide
Barranco: My ten best places to eat and drink
English man turned Barranco local shares with us his best list of places to eat and drink in the bohemian district.
Traveling in Peru
Sofia Mulanovich: Peruvian pro-surfer living the dream
Peru has some of the longest waves in the world which makes it a pro surfer's paradise. It's no wonder that Peru has some of the best surfers in the world and many of them are women. Sofia Mulanovich is one of the many Peruvian women living life on the waves.
Traveling in Peru
Peru’s Romantic Heart: The Bridge of Sighs in Barranco
In Barranco, you may stumble upon a wooden bridge called the 'Bridge of Sighs'. If you're able to walk across the bridge while holding your breath, your wish will come true. Read on to learn about this iconic bridge.
Living in Peru
What’s in a Name? Peruvian Nicknames
Peru has a long list of nicknames that are not seemingly similar to their legal name at all. Author, David Stephens, breaks down the idea of a nickname and what the Peruvian nicknames translate to.
Living in Peru
The Coming of the Bauhaus: Modern Peruvian Architecture
rchitecture in Peru has a huge range of achitecture that starts from functional ancient structures to colonial plazas to modern-day buildings. Modern architecture began with the Bauhaus movement which writer, David Stephens, explains to us in this article.
Culture
Hats Off to Peru!
Hats in Peru are not only a fashion symbol, they are a symbol of that individual who wears it. Whether is represents martial status, the region of Peru they are from, or their intentions, the hat can tell you all. Read on to learn about the various types of hats of Peru that have a history of symbolism.
History
Bohemian Barranco: The First Artists
Barranco is the heart of bohemian culture in Lima and was a beach town in the 1800s. Early artists claimed Barranco as a place...
Culture
The Greatest Peruvian: Paddington the Bear
Who would have known that the famous, adorable bear, Paddington, has some deep Peruvian roots? Read on to learn more about his beginnings.
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