Sumak Kawsay
Born from the Quechua wisdom of the Andean highlands, Buen Vivir—known as Sumak Kawsay in its original language—represents more than a philosophy. It is a way of being. The concept of Sumak Kawsay...
Born from the Quechua wisdom of the Andean highlands, Buen Vivir—known as Sumak Kawsay in its original language—represents more than a philosophy. It is a way of being. The concept of Sumak Kawsay...
Exploring One of North America's Last Tropical Rainforests: The Lacandona Jungle Once a vast expanse shaped by ancient geological forces, the Lacandona Jungle has witnessed many changes: the coming...
In Náhuatl, a native Mesoamerican language, the word temazcal comes from the word temāzcalli, meaning “house of heat.” The Temazcal, a dome-shaped sweat lodge usually made of volcanic rock, cement,...
Photo by Denisse Ariana PerezA portrait from her series on Afro-Ecuadorian women.Our co-founder, Sara Lopez, sits down with Caribbean-born, Barcelona-based photographer, artist, and author of AGUA,...
Most take sharing food for granted. For starters, it’s hard to value something one must do daily. It’s also hard to value something which you repeat as a habit throughout your life. The effect of...
Photo by Lily T DayanimOn a recent visit to Tulum, Lily Dayanim, met with local environmentalist, Cuitlahuác in Tulum, Mexico.The Riviera Maya, the region which Tulum is located, has seen...
Guajiro picking tobacco leaves in Valle de Viñales. Photo by Henrique G. HedlerTell your friends that you are going to Cuba, and they will warn you that you are about to visit an authoritarian,...