Taquile Island is a whole other world from Uros. In fact, stepping from that sparkling blue water onto that terraced landscape with compact stone houses feels distinctly like being transported to an island in the Mediterranean. It’s surreal. And the real bonus? In this tranquil seemingly Egalitarian society, there are no cars…no dogs…no motors. In fact, no sounds at all…other…

Continue ReadingEndless Tranquility on Taquile Island: Titicaca, Peru

The shimmering sheet of cobalt water of Lake Titicaca  (3830 meters/12,565 feet) is the world’s highest navigable lake and the islands upon it are renowned for their tranquility, beauty and indigenous communities. Thus, we knew doing a simple day trip or overnight, as most tourists do, was not an option for us. We wanted to witness the living tradition of their…

Continue ReadingOvernight on Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca, Peru