Mexico is known for its exquisite food, so needless to say, Lindsay and I were over the moon to head to its capital to search for what we think are the best restaurants in Mexico City. There’s everything from delectable street tacos available for 7 pesos (about .45 cents), to high-end, haute cuisine created by the … Continue Reading
Santa Cruz, Bolivia is pretty much smack dab in the center of Bolivia, making it a city you’ll likely pass through if you’re spending any amount of time in Bolivia. Upon arriving in Santa Cruz, it was quite apparent that the city was different from all other Bolivian cities or towns. Lindsay and I felt almost … Continue Reading
Maybe you’ve heard of Cochabamba, the Bolivian city that’s located about 8 hours (in bus) southeast of La Paz. Or maybe you were introduced to it in our last post. Cochabamba’s not necessarily a huge tourist town, but like we mentioned last time, it’s the fourth largest city in Bolivia and is known as the City … Continue Reading
Cochabamba. It’s a fun word, right? You may not have heard of this Bolivian city, but Cochabamba is the fourth largest city in Bolivia. It’s also known as the City of Eternal Spring, and more importantly (in our cases, at least), as the gastronomic capital of Bolivia. Cochabamba also has a history of resistance and … Continue Reading
I’m going to be honest. La Paz, Bolivia was a difficult city for me to get used to, mostly due to its altitude. As the highest capital city in the world at just about 12,000 feet above sea level, it was hard to walk on even flat ground without stopping to catch my breath. Acclimatizing … Continue Reading
Mid-December has us thinking about Christmas, which has us thinking about Christmas parties, which, naturally, has us thinking about food. If you’re looking for a great holiday appetizer to bring to a party, or a starter to make for your own dinner party, I highly suggest this quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing dairy-, gluten-, and nut-free … Continue Reading
In the frenzied and crowded city of La Paz, Ali Pacha offers a surprising reprieve from the city’s hustle and bustle. The restaurant is located in the city’s old-town area, a few blocks from Plaza Murillo. As you step down into the restaurant from the street, the farmhouse chic decor invites you in, as if you … Continue Reading
Finding good food in La Paz isn’t the easiest task, but there are worthwhile restaurants out there if you’re willing to partake in the search (or you can just let us tell you exactly where to go!). We’ve been told by many of La Paz’s most renowned chefs that as the gastronomy industry grows, you’ll … Continue Reading
We searched high and low for La Paz’s best dining experiences, and Jardín de Asia definitely made it on our list. Lindsay actually saw a picture of the restaurant in a magazine before coming to Bolivia, and was intrigued by the basket-like seating pods inside the restaurant (see them above? Aren’t they special?). We were happy … Continue Reading
There’s a new kid on the block in the realm of La Paz lodging, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to support its arrival to the scene. Atix Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the safe and peaceful enclave of Calacoto, our favorite neighborhood in La Paz for a variety of reasons. First, and most … Continue Reading
