The edge

How to make a buck in Bolivia

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January 20th 2008
So we managed to cross the border from Peru to Bolivia, minus drugs attached under our seats of the bus, (which apparently is a favourite way to trap tourists.) The only problem was John's dodgy South African passport and invalid visas. It turned our alright, but some estupido in the Bolivian consulate will be getting a beating for there inability to write the correct number days on a visa. Nex ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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