The Otherworld in the Andes by Freddy Silva

Silustani in Peru

In this guest blog best-selling author and tour leader for our upcoming Peru journey, “Welcome to the Portals of Peru”, Freddy Silva explores the true significance of some of Peru’s most iconic sacred sites, revealing that stone towers (chullpas) such as those at Silustani and Cutimbo as well as portals such as Amaru Muru may… Continue reading

Singing Retreat. The Voices of Ireland: An Interview with Virginia Schenck

Virginia Schenck

SEJ note: This post was first published in May 2016 and updated in February 2018. Vocal artist Virginia Schenck will be leading a unique singing retreat to Ireland in October 2018. Here, Virginia tells us why Ireland is an ideal destination for such a journey, what participants can expect from this vocal adventure, and what… Continue reading

Quest for the Holy Grail: An Interview with Phil Cousineau


Have you ever dreamed of setting out on your own Quest for the Holy Grail? Following the Mists of Avalon through the enchanting English countryside in search of King Arthur and Lady Guinevere? In May 2016 mythologist and author Phil Cousineau will be leading a very special journey to England: King Arthur’s Avalon and the… Continue reading