Monthly Archives: August 2025

Planning the Perfect Trip to Easter Island

Easter Island with Knowmad Adventures

  While working with clients, it’s not uncommon for a traveler to tell me they’ve had a lifelong interest in visiting Easter Island, known as Rapa Nui in the local language. Whether it was spurred by Leonord Nimoy’s In Search of episode from 1977, a grade school project, or a recent friend’s trip, the fascination

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Chicha Morada: Peru’s Iconic Purple Corn Drink

Chicha Morada Recipe

  Chicha morada is one of Peru’s most recognizable drinks. You’ll find it served alongside meals in restaurants, sold by street vendors, or made from scratch in home kitchens. It’s non-alcoholic, caffeine-free, kid-friendly, refreshing, and made from purple corn rather than fruit.

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