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
On a plot of land adjoining Bolivia’s Amboro National Park, lies an area naturally devoid of trees where El Refugio Los Volcanes is tucked away. You may remember our mentioning Giovanni, one of the founders of El Pueblito Resort, in a recent post. Well, Giovanni was largely responsible for what a nice time we had in Samaipata. Upon making … Continue Reading
As most of you know by now, I recently joined Lindsay in Bolivia for our adventure around the world. As an Italian, I was surprised to find that some parts of the Bolivian countryside remind me of Tuscany’s landscape. Samaipata has an inspiring, breathtaking, and tranquil landscape complete with rolling hills, mountains, and vineyards. As Lindsay … Continue Reading
After a good chunk of time in Bolivia, Jill and I were seeking somewhere warm, peaceful, and green in which to decompress and slowly catch up on work. As a parting gift from her family, Jill received a Bolivia guide book and did some solo research on the country before arriving in La Paz. She … Continue Reading
We’ve already elaborated on our top lodging choice in Samaipata, Bolivia: El Pueblito Resort. As always, though, we like to offer options for every budget. In town, not far from the plaza is a sweet, cozy hostel called Andoriña Hostal, Arte & Cultura. If you’re looking for an economical, but lovely lodging option, here’s our pick for where … Continue Reading
We’re back, peeps, after a long hiatus for our site’s redesign. It feels great to be virtually reconnecting with you again! Many of you have reached out about flu tips, since we’re still unfortunately in the midst of flu season. For this reason, Jilly whipped up this lil post for you about her recent exploration … 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
