Tag "Bolivia"
Can You Rent a Car & Explore the Salt Flats of Bolivia Independently, Without a Tour?
In general the costs of renting a car to explore Bolivia’s Salar Uyuni (the largest salt flats in the world) are higher than booking a trip with a tour agency, but the freedom and adventure you will gain are priceless. Driving through the South of Bolivia will leave you speechless and you’ll encounter some of the most stunning scenery known to humans… Sold? Here’s how to do it!
The “Tibet of South America” – 4 of the Most Adventurous Bolivian Treks…
When it comes to trekking in South America, there are a number of famous hikes that always make travellers’ itineraries, the legendary Inca Trail being the most well known. But whether you’ve dreamed about or have actually experienced some of these South American highlights, you’ve probably never contemplated walking in another country here: Bolivia.
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 to face with the reality of life South America. Unlike travelling, where you are often confined to just peering through the grimy bus windows and out into the crumbling adobe of the many communities you pass, when you stop to volunteer, you are invited into those houses, offered a chair, and given a class of refreshing, home-fermented chichi drink. Steph Dyson tells us about her rewarding experience volunteering for six weeks outside La Paz, Bolivia…
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 of the mighty Andes stretching along the West coast from Colombia to Chile – the hiking opportunities are endless. 18-year old backpacker, Tomas Aramburu tells us about how he summited Huayna Potosí in Bolivia and Mount Soray in Peru and fell in love with the mountains…
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 a safe and healthy environment for rescued animals while educating the Bolivian public to respect wildlife and the environment. Traveller Andrew Marston describes the month he spent walking through the jungle with hisy furry new friend Balu, a beautiful Andean Spectacled Bear that is highly endangered…
Hot Bolivia’s Death Road: A Non-Rider’s Tale
The world’s most dangerous road, Camino de la Muerte, or Death Road, winds over 60km between La Paz and Coroico, Bolivia. It was formerly the main road for traffic, and many a bus fell victim to its severe bends and unforgiving drops. A new road was built in 2006, and now only the occasional motorbike and hundreds of crazy tourists looking for a thrill brave the hairpins. Traveller, Alice Walker explains to us why she had second thoughts…
