La Paz

Bolivia

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December 15th 2006
Bolivia - Bolivia has been one of the highlights against all expectations because we were just expecting it to be a poor, run down place without much to offer. La Paz (the capital) is bizzarre, most people make their living selling things on the street. You wouldn´t believe the way the old women look here. They wear about ten dresses on top of each other giving them the appearance of a walking b ... 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