When our Peruvian guide offered to lead us in an energy meditation at the ancient ruins of Sillustani, I was in.

 Just outside of Penu, Peru, not far from Lake Titicaca lie the archaeological remnants of Sillustani. In addition to the massive towers and other ruins, there’s a significant magnetic force measurable by a compass. Apparently, this had a great deal to do with how popular the site was in its prime as a meditation spot. Who knew?

Myscha finally “gets” the Middle East snap.

Anyone who has immersed themselves in Middle East culture for any amount of time has witnessed the amazing rapid rhythm finger and hand click clacks the people from that area are able to perform to music. While still no expert (and now completely out of practice), Itinerant Tightwad and Trek Hound Myscha Theriault was finally able to learn one version of the technique from a stall owner in Jaffa, a morning’s walk down the beach from Tel Aviv.