How To Get Around Bolivia on Public Transport

How To Get Around Bolivia on Public Transport

An adventure in itself, navigating Bolivia’s rugged topography can leave even professional travelers reeling. Public transport throughout the country, while generally safe, can be tricky and unreliable, not to mention eventful. Because timetables in Bolivia...
Fun-Filled Festivals in Bolivia

Fun-Filled Festivals in Bolivia

It is no secret that Bolivians love a good party. From the spiritual and traditional, to the more wild and westernised, Bolivia’s festivals are unique, colourful, and voracious; a fantastic experience for any fun loving traveler. What’s so wonderful about...
Volunteering in Bolivia

Volunteering in Bolivia

Boasting stunning landscapes, colourful markets, vibrant fiestas and historic landmarks, Bolivia is a dream destination for many a traveler. Overshadowing this rich tapestry however is a nation deep in poverty. The country is home to a large indigenous population...
Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana

Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana

At the beginning of February each year, people from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the glimmering shores of Lake Titicaca to honour the Patroness of Bolivia, Our Lady of Copacabana. From the 2nd to the 5th, the usually sleepy fishing village of Copacabana...
San Juan Festival (Fiesta de San Juan)

San Juan Festival (Fiesta de San Juan)

Held on one of Bolivia’s coldest nights of the year is a festival known for its large bon-fires, copious drinking and fearsome fire-walking. Each year on June 23rd, the Catholic festival of San Juan Batista is celebrated countrywide to coincide with...
“Our Brand is Crisis” Movie

“Our Brand is Crisis” Movie

Sandra Bullock is set to star in a remake of “Our Brand is Crisis”, a film about the 2002 Bolivian Election. The original Our Brand is Crisis documentary by Rachel Boynton covered Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada’s election campaign in which he hired the...