La Paz

La Paz: Three weeks in the highest city in the world

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December 3rd 2011
Susan and I attempted getting an early night to recover, but next door were a loud group of ten who had earlier been spotted coming in from the streets holding a bin-bag full of something. They were playing a drinking game, but replacing every single sip with a snort, which resulted in conversation only consisting of grunts and shouts. Welcome to La Paz, the capital of cocaine tourism! Here it´s ... 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