by Diana Osberg | Apr 17, 2014 | - Peru, International
The soul is immortal. This is what the ancient Incas believed. When a person’s body dies, it’s not the end of their life but a new beginning, a transition from one realm of existence to another in a sort of spiritual journey. The Incas believed the dead could...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 12, 2014 | - Peru, International
Last night, I watched an episode of “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” on CNN. Mr. Bourdain commented that, “Sometimes you have to leave home to find your home.” For me, that’s certainly true. Although I’m still searching for my home, I find pieces of it in the most...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 6, 2014 | - Mia Cucina, - Peru, Epicurean, International
Modern cultures are beginning to understand that wholesome food is important in maintaining the body’s wellbeing and promoting a healthy spirit. Indeed, there are those who say dining on haute cuisine is a spiritual experience. Some even believe one’s body is their...
by Diana Osberg | Mar 27, 2014 | - Peru, Adventure, International
After a short night’s sleep at the lovely Inkallpa Valle Sagrado Hotel in Urubamba, I arose at 4:45 a.m. and found my sense of humor. It was in my suitcase. Good thing I remembered to pack it. Today was a new day. I felt so much better than I had the night...
by Diana Osberg | Mar 23, 2014 | - Peru, International
There are different kinds of journeys in life. Some are by jet or train to foreign lands. Some are road trips over the hills and through the woods to grandma’s house. Still other journeys take us deep inside to a place we know little about… ourselves. I’ve felt...