Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca & Bolivia

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September 1st 2011
When I broke my leg 5 1/2 years ago and I ended up getting a "proper job" it put my plans to travel to South America on the back burner. To focus my mind though, and to keep my dreams of travelling to South America alive, I bought a book entitled, "The Trail to Titicaca" by Rupert Atlee. Atlee tells of how he, and two fellow merchant bankers in London, gave up their jobs and embarked upon a year ... read more

South America » Bolivia

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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