Dulce de leche (including recipes)
How to make it – and what to do with it once you’ve got it.
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Churros! Sweet, fried, and delicious.
All churros are not created equal. Here’s why.
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Guadalajara – artesanías and more artesanías
Guadalajara and nearby communities are famous for their artisans, who produce a huge variety of handcrafted goods.
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More Cuban music – and look who’s singing it!
I sang to a tour member in honor of her birthday. Someone got a video.
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Trip Highlights: Farting with confidence!
Some things you don’t forget.
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Happy World Responsible Tourism Day!
Because tourism isn’t just about tourists and money.
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Making pisco sours! (the Peruvian national cocktail)
Easy. Delicious. Fun. What more is there to say?
Read MoreTraveling safe
I’ve never been robbed, but I know it can happen. I talked a little about this in the Travel Tips Roundup. Here’s what I said: So here are some tips on not getting robbed. And more tips on not getting robbed. Everyone has their own favorite strategies. I’ll write mine up at some point. But my basics are to keep cash in multiple pockets, so…
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Making mazamorra morada! (Peruvian purple corn pudding)
A typical Peruvian dessert comes to life before my very eyes!
Read MoreFun stuff: Suspiro Limeño, a Peruvian custard
Peruvian food rocks, and this is no exception.
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