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Coconut-Blackberry Cake. photo © Lorraine Caputo

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Talking with housemates about what cake I should bake on Sunday, one suggested something that would be purple – for International Women’s Day.<...


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¡No dar papaya! photo © Lorraine Caputo

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Ah, sister – so you’re heading out on an epic Latin American journey – all on your own! Sola, solita! Your family and friends have all...


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Clouds still fill the sky enough to disappear the stars, but not the three-quarter moon. Its light slithers across the blac...


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In my many kilometers of traveling through the Americas, I have become convinced that the worst-value meal to eat out is breakfast. To put it bluntly, it can be relatively expensive – sometimes costing as much as (or even more) than a lunch or dinner.

So, what is a budget traveler to do?

If you are camping or staying in a hostel, then you can whip up a meal and ...


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Wherever I have wandered in Latin America, I have tried local liqueurs, including local wines. Some countries produce excellent ones – most famously, Chile and Argentina. Some countries … well, their fermented beverages from the humble grape have left unsavory memories on my palate.

My search for good Peruvian vino has taken me from one end of the country to t...


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