Bolivia: The best and worst roads May 9th 2007
Drunken Bolivian Party
Riding the Salar
"You should be carrying a gun..." was the friendly advice of the owner of a restaurant in Oruro where we were treating ourselves to a ... read more
South America » Bolivia » Oruro Department » Oruro Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more
In July 2006, having packed up our homes and jobs, sold the children and robbed the bank, we left Australia for a year-long cycling and hiking (and mountain climbing) adventure, mostly in South America, via Cuba. Since then, we've been plotting how to do this again. Until it comes off we've made the most of what opportunities have come our way for smaller trips.... full info