Category Archives: Bolivia

Step Off the Gringo Trail at Lomas de Arena, Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz may be a commonly visited area among backpackers but this is rarely by [...]

Colibri Camping – A Little Slice of Heaven Outside La Paz!

It is hard to believe that just half an hour outside of Bolivia’s most chaotic [...]

A Trip into the Potosí Mines, Bolivia – An Ethical Dilemma

It is one of Bolivia’s most controversial tours yet one that promises to be an [...]

Review | 360 Grados Hostel, Santa Cruz

Located in the popular market street of Los Pozos, Santa Cruz, 360 Grados is a [...]

Discover the Cochabamba Street Art Scene, Bolivia

The street art in Cochabamba, Bolivia, is truly a sight to behold. We took a [...]

A Cosy Cottage Stay at Casa Lynda, Samaipata

Updated June 19th, 2019. Casa Lynda in Samaipata offers a base for travellers looking to [...]

Am I Dreaming? Exploring Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

The Salt Flats at Salar de Uyuni are world famous. Sheree and Tim spent 3 [...]

Death Road Bolivia – A Tale Of Two Cyclists

Dubbed "The Most Dangerous Road in the World", Yungas, or Death Road, Bolivia has become [...]

Joshua Hostal, Copacabana, Bolivia – The Perfect Spiritual Retreat!

Joshua Hostal in Bolivia's lakeside town of Copacabana is not just a place to lay [...]

La Paz Walking Tour – Exploring Bolivia’s Capital with Be a Local

Bolivia's high altitude capital, La Paz, can be overwhelming for first timers! The Walking Tour [...]

My Scary Lesson with Altitude Sickness in La Paz, Bolivia

Altitude sickness in South America should not be taken lightly. Find out the mistake I [...]

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How to Rent a Car & Explore the Salt Flats of Bolivia Without a Tour

In general the costs of renting a car to explore Bolivia's Salar Uyuni (the largest [...]

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The “Tibet of South America”: 4 Adventurous Bolivian Treks

When it comes to trekking in South America, there are a number of famous hikes [...]

Diving into Bolivian Community-Life: 6 Weeks Volunteering in La Paz

Volunteering has taught me how powerful it can be as an opportunity to come face [...]

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Mountaineering in South America: Breaking the Ice in Bolivia and Peru

South America offers some of the best mountaineering adventures in the world. With the spine [...]

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Wild Times with Balu: Volunteering at ‘Inti Wara Yassi’ Wildlife Preserve in Bolivia

For more than 20 years, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) has been working to provide [...]

Interview with Indigenous Farmer, Wilman Matty – Proud to be Indigenous

We travel to connect. To become inspired by one another. Whether they are locals or [...]

Buen Provecho Sucre: The Culinary Capital of Bolivia

Unknown to many, the colonial city of Sucre in Bolivia is a food-lover's heaven, where [...]

A Beach Bum Gets High in Bolivia’s Altiplano Region – The Salt Flats

Leaving the beach behind for a more rugged adventure, travel writer Claire Berry, heads to [...]

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Inti Raymi: A Whole New Way to Welcome the New Year in Bolivia…

In Andean cities such as Cusco and Copacabana June 24th marks an important day. The [...]

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