Posts under ‘Bolivia’

For my last post, I described the four different types of Latin America travel writers: earnest, intrepid, rogue, and smug. Unlike the rest of the varieties, I was unable to come up with an example of a writer who I thought was “smug.” Fortunately, two Travelojos readers came to the rescue. A commenter who goes [...]

The anti-corruption group Transparency International annually publishes a “corruption perceptions index,” which measures the level of government corruption in each country. In the latest index, which was released in November, the majority of the 180 countries analyzed scored below five on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 10 (perceived to have [...]

Lost in the Jungle is Yossi Ghinsberg true tale about surviving in a remote jungle in Bolivia for three weeks in 1982. The circumstances surrounding his trip were common enough. He just had finished a stint in the Isreali Navy and was among the scores of backpackers that come to South America looking for adventure. [...]

In this interview, Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll of Uncornered Market tell us about the Latin America leg of their trip around the world. The couple started out in Guatemala and made their way through Central and South America via bus and public transport. Along the way they picked up some Spanish, street smarts, and [...]

Back in September, Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina yelled “you lie” during President Obama’s State of the Union Address. The incident left many people–especially Democrats–wondering if such behavior was another sign of the lack of basic civility in public discourse. While the outburst was somewhat disturbing, legislators in the U.S. still seem pretty mellow [...]

There’s no question that Roosh Vorek, the author of South American travelogue A Dead Bat in Paraguay, is a “player” when it comes to the ladies. Before self publishing a memoir about his travels in Brazil and other countries, Vorek wrote Bang—“a collection of simple but powerful techniques, moves, and lines that make it easier [...]

In this interview, Ben Box, author of the South American Handbook, notes the growing trends of volunteerism and community tourism in South America. He also points out the destinations offering the best values and the places that travelers best avoid. Follow the directions below to receive a 25 percent discount on any Footprint guide about [...]

Exploring man-made floating islands, experiencing an ancient culture during home stays with local families, and catching spectacular views of sunsets and ruins are just a few of the activities that await those who plan to visit Lake Titicaca—one of the world’s premier eco-travel destinations. It’s easy to see why the lake with the funny name [...]

With its controversial left-leaning president and striking landscapes that set the scene for T.V. shows such as the Amazing Race, Bolivia is increasingly becoming part of the public consciousness. But the small South American country was the furthest thing from photographer Ron Dubin’s mind when his friend called him and offered him an assignment there. [...]