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The reason for my month in the jungle of Peru was to do a plant diet and ayahuasca retreat. Here’s what you can expect from such an experience.

During my month in the jungle of Peru, I had all kinds of animal encounters – some better than others. Here’s a humourous excerpt of my experiences.

After spending a month in the jungle of Peru, I learned a few things. Here’s what you can expect, and recommendations for things to bring.

I started (and ended) my month in the jungles of Peru by visiting Iquitos. The Amazon river, Belen Market and the moto traffic; here’s more info on Iquitos!

Peruvian cuisine is the new black, and for good reason. Here’s a collection of street food in Peru that’s cheap and delicious.

I’ve been teasing you with tales of transition for months now. So finally, here it is: my next big step in life – I’m becoming a shaman.

Here’s the deal on drinking chicha in Peru – quite the cultural experience, and often quite the acquired taste as well!

The day-long trek from Cusco to Huchuy Qosqo is filled with history, beauty, and adventure. Check it out!

The Path of the Sun is a documentary about ayahuasca, Q’ero culture, and socio-cultural ramifications. Includes special discounts for you – up to 40% off!

The plan is a 2-day trek up mount Pachatusan in Peru; the reality is an adventure we could never have imagined, and a completely unique experience.

Attending a Peruvian wedding was a cultural boon and valuable insight into Latin American culture. Here’s what happened:

Here is a personal tale and journey of plant medicines in Peru, including San Pedro and Ayahuasca. This stuff is real: not just hippy-woo-woo crap!

Barratio market in Cusco is much more than a flea market…it’s an experience. Check it out in living colour with these pictures and stories.

Here’s why I’m headed back to Peru to set up shop for a while, and how this plays into my traveling lifestyle.

For me, Lima was all about the ceviche. I did, however, get to experience some of Lima’s lively culture (enroute to and from ceviche-inspired meals).

When a friend suggested I visit Maras salt mines in Peru, I cringed. But as I discovered, these are unlike any “mines” you could imagine.

With a 1,300 meter ascent, a 1,500 metre descent, and a pass at 4,700 meters (15,400+ feet), soaking in Peru’s Lares hot springs was the ultimate reward.

The Inca ruins of Moray could have been an ancient agricultural lab, a place for festivals, or an extra-terrestrial landing pad. What do you think?

Kinsa Cocha is tucked away high in the Peruvian Andes; we hiked a series of three lakes above 4,500 metres – here are the stunning pictures.

Failing to climb Apu Nusta in Peru was quite a cathartic and culturally enriching experience. Finding success, in failure.

Recently I did a Munay-Ki workshop – a transformation; an initiation and receiving of rites that has the potential to change my life, and many others.

Unlike other small towns I’ve visited and lived in, there is a lack of integration between locals and foreigners. Read on to find out why this may be.

My five-day trip through the Andes culminated in Machu Picchu: a place lives up to, and even exceeds all the hype, and challenged me on many levels.

On day two of our trek in the Peruvian Andes, we perform a Peruvian ceremony, visit the ancient Huchuy Qosqo, and meet our Quechua “Mama” who adopts us.

Miguel wandered into my life as magically as Peru did. Little did I know that a week later, we’d be on the journey of (my) lifetime, trekking in the Andes.

I’m linking into some amazing and authentic Peruvian shamanistic ceremonies. My first – and most common in Peruvian culture, was that of the despacho.