Natalie Bankhead
- Culture
Protecting Cusco’s Giant White Corn Seeds
A Peruvian artist once told me that the salty and sweet combination of choclo y queso holds as much culture…
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A Pause for a Sacred Fire Ceremony at Solstice
This week Cusco filled with brightly colored costumes, street vendors, wayno music and the explosion of fireworks. It culminates today…
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Salt Lake City and Cuzco Origin Stories
One curious thing about the planet is how climate and weather mirror each other from across the equator. While initially…
Read More » - Food & Drinks
Making Mexico Mole and Talking Chiles
Many cultures concoct dense and warming chile sauces whether it be curry in East Asia, mole in Mexico or the…
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Learning to Read Peruvian Textiles
One of the most fascinating things to explore in Peru is the endless maze of textile markets. Wandering through Pisac’s…
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A New Wave of Latina Feminism
Yesterday I asked for a private hotel room in a rural Andes mountain town. The old man smiled saying, “Linda…
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4 Great Coffee Spots in Cuzco
If you’ve been in the South America for more than a minute you’ve probably had your far share of instant…
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Backpackers DIY Guide on How To Go To Machu Picchu on the Cheap
Before most anticipating tourist have booked their flights to Peru, fear of how to reach the renowned Machu Picchu site…
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Ayahuasca, A Plant with Demands, Challenges, and Changes
What if I told you there was a plant that could show your past, present, and future? A plant believed…
Read More » - Traditional Remedies
Shamanic Healing Traditions in Puerto Maldonado’s Jungle
I arrived at a friend’s home in Barrio Joyita of Puerto Maldonado to meet with a local shaman. Situated between the…
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