Chef Q&A: Brisa Deneumostier

by Veronika Macas

When Brisa Deneumostier's parents named her after the wind (Brisa means breeze in Spanish), they chose a moniker as prescient as it is pretty. ...

Chef Q&A: Brisa Deneumostier

by Veronika Macas

When Brisa Deneumostier's parents named her after the wind (Brisa means breeze in Spanish), they chose a moniker as prescient as it is pretty. ...

Meet Veronika Macas

When travel expert Veronika Macas isn’t skiing or cycling, she’s planning exceptional trips for B&R to exotic places all over the world. Splitting her time between Toronto and Switzerland, she still finds time to explore new destinations, climb the mountains of Peru or "glamp" out in the Galapagos!

Know Before You Go: Peru Travel Tips

Veronika Macas | Peru

In this ongoing series, we pose some essential questions and arm you with the answers of our regional experts to help you get in deep and up ...

Ceviche: Mysterious Origins, Diverse Flavour

Veronika Macas | Ecuador And Galapagos Islands

Like the American Civil war, the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones or which Star Wars movie is the best, the mysterious origin of ceviche has been the source of heated debate and family blow-ups around the dinner table for ...

How The Galapagos Islands Are Changing

Veronika Macas | Ecuador And Galapagos Islands

In Deep: Cuzco

The Mysterious Origins of Machu Picchu

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Where to Eat in Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley and Cusco

Veronika Macas | Peru

While you’re likely in Peru for an unforgettable adventure that likely includes the iconic sight of Machu Picchu, immersing yourself in the ...

The Best Places to Visit In Ecuador – Other Than the Galapagos Islands

Veronika Macas | Ecuador And Galapagos Islands

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet – which means its appeal to adventurers extends well beyond the Galapagos ...

At Lima’s Maido Restaurant, a Nikkei with a Knife – and a Vision

Veronika Macas | Peru

Mitsuharu Tsumura had a problem. Well, “problem” may have been too strong a word. Call it a ...

Insider’s Guide: 13 Things to Do in (and around) Cusco

Veronika Macas | Peru

As you might expect from the former capital of the Incan empire, there are myriad things to do in Cusco that reveal its rich cultural history—making it one of Peru's most compelling ...

In Pictures: My Week in Peru

Veronika Macas | Peru

On my most recent trip to Peru I was completely blown away. I had heard about Machu Picchu and knew a bit about the Inca culture, but seeing the mind-blowing vistas and incredible landscapes up close truly took my breath away. Check out my photos to see for ...