Living in Peru

Huanchaco’s Totora Weaving Finds Its Way Into New Spaces

On the northern coast of Peru, just outside the city of Trujillo, Huanchaco has long been known for a quiet, powerful image: fishermen riding the waves on caballitos de...

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

Text by Stephanie LaGatta2023: More Relief from U.S. Worldwide TaxationU.S. citizens and resident aliens ("green card" holders) must pay taxes on worldwide income. This...

11 Benefits of Granadilla You Need to Know

A delicious fruit with a fragile shell, the benefits of granadilla include antioxidant properties to improve sleep and help you lose weight.

Crafting Sustainability: The Story of LATAM’s “Segundo Vuelo” Initiative

A Few days ago, I was part of an event by AMSP (Peruvian Association for Sustainable Fashion) and Vogue magazine; there, I discovered Latam's Segundo Vuelo...

NOW Gallery’s Year-End Delight: A Tapestry of Contemporary Art

NOW Gallery presents a remarkable lineup of artists from November to December, reaffirming its commitment to artistic diversity and supporting emerging talents locally and...

Indulgent Gratitude: Enjoying a Thanksgiving Experience in Lima

Thanksgiving is a meaningful holiday in the US, and it has expanded worldwide, separating from the original historical context to a mindful experience of...

Amarás, The first personal care brand designed for the Peruvian hair mass market

When you travel abroad is easy to understand the personal care isle, we tend to go for the brands we know, such as P&G’s...

9 Quechua Words All Travelers Coming to Peru Should Know

Here are nine (but you'll see it's actually more) words in Quechua that will likely bring a smile to any Andean local who hears you speak them.

Made in Peru Holiday Gift Guide 2021

There's something for everyone on this list. Whether for the holidays or any and all special occasions, show your love with these gifts designed...

800 Year-Old Mummy Found Near the Capital City of Lima (VIDEO)

Archaeologists unearthed the mummy inside the archeological site of Cajamarquilla.A group of researchers from the National University of San Marcos discovered a mummy that...

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.