What Anthony Bourdain tells me, I believe. When I saw his episode of No Reservations on Peru, I paid attention. He said ignore the casino facade and go to Toshiro's sushi. The owner will greet you. It blends Peruvian flavors with traditional s…
Theres always something going on in Parque Kennedy... so far usually a crooner and open dancing. So sweet. Final night of the trip with Yaci. We listened and watched and as the couple looking like they have 50 years together clasped hands and turn…
There have been some tough decisions already made on this trip. There is the stark reality that the money I spent years saving is just like life — it goes pretty darn quick. I had to do some soul searching and practical decision-making and alread…
THE POET. Sitting in the Plaza de Armas and people watching is my favorite pastime in Arequipa. Soon after I arrived, a guy walked by selling something, passed me, paused, walked a few steps back and said hello. Luis Fernando Aspajo Pozo is a poe…
On this journey around the world promoting the idea of do-it-yourself change, and highlighting others who are making a difference, I come across some interesting characters. People who are on their own pilgrimages ... to celebrate anniversaries, t…
I posted a photo on CNN's Travel Photo of the Day, from Machu Picchu on the winter solstice, June 21. Click here to see it on CNN [http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1148796] and read the description, and let's garner some views and "fav…
I'm dropping off some postcards for Martin, a German guy here at the hostel, who is leaving for Paraguay early in the morning. I promised him I will get them there, I cannot promise they make it to their destinations. Once, I wrote postcards…
A German girl in the hostel broke her camera. Why go to Machu Picchu if you can't take photos? She was going to go to a camera store to have it "fixed." I'm no techie, I said, but I am a photographer. Let me have a look. Maybe yo…
Travel and living in El Sauce, Nicaragua is the best diet ever. It's 100 degrees in April and May. You sweat your face off, all the time. You walk around, hike, have fun, have the time of your life with these amazing people ... and hauling br…
