Destination: Bolivia

Uyuni to Sucre

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Views [3796]

Uyuni Our first impressions of Uyuni was it was a shabby frontier town but once we’d found somewhere to stay and had a bit of a wander it grew on us.   We checked into Kori Wasi Hostel which had small, windowless, clean ... Read more >

Photos: A 4 Day Jeep Tour around Bolivia's Wild South West from Tupiza to Uyuni

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

A 4 day Jeep Tour Around Bolivia's Wild South West From Tupiza to Uyuni

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Views [1686]

Day 1 We awoke bright and early and excited about starting our first real trip of the year out.   Once we’d been allocated our jeep, goods and backpacks loaded on the roof and food stashed in the boot it was time ... Read more >

Photos: The Tupiza Triathlon

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

The Tupiza Triathlon

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Views [1441]

I’m not kidding, we really did do a triathlon today but I have to say it goes down as the least strenuous but probably most spellbinding on the planet.   Our triathlon was to consist of a jeep ride, short walk and horse ride – did we ... Read more >

Photos: Tupiza and Around

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

Chilling in Tupiza

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Views [410]

We spent the morning wandering around town and arming ourselves with some self-catering provisions.   So far the budget accommodation we’ve been in has provided kitchen facilities and they seem to realise that most tourists are travelling ... Read more >

Photos: Crossing the Bolivian Border

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

Real Travel Starts Here: Entering Bolivia!

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Views [617]

On re-emerging from the hostel yesterday afternoon we walked into brilliant sunshine and blue skies.   That led to us having to retake some of the photos!   It bodes well for tomorrow’s trip to the border – will we finally get to see ... Read more >

Photos: Bolivia 2012

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 | By mstep | Photo Gallery

The Salt Plains - Bolivia

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [1182]

We arrive at Uyuni at 6.30 a.m. after the worst night bus journey to date. The last 4 hours of it were like being in a tumble dryer!  The roads were so bumpy and windy it was unbelievable!  We arrive to a one horse town, no, really, it was like something ... Read more >

Bolivia

Sun, 3 Jun 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [1022] | Comments [1]

Copacabana, (Lake Titicaca) here we come! The currency has changed yet again, we are now dealing with Bolivianos 100 = 10 pound! Through the border no probs. Arrive in Copacabana, a nice smallish town, right on the lake side. We find a nice hotel ... Read more >

The Yungas in Bolivia and the Pantanal in Brazil

Sat, 19 May 2012 | By beckandphil | Views [822]

Cycling the world's most dangerous road One of the popular activities from La Paz is to cycle what used to be the world's most dangerus road. However due to how many people died (cars, minivans, etc that went off the side) they have built a new road ... Read more >

Photos: Rainforest and Pampas in Bolivia

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By beckandphil | Photo Gallery

Photos: La Paz and trekking in Cordillera Real

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 | By beckandphil | Photo Gallery