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August 6th, 2011 - 12:32 pm § in In the Field, News, Peru

Policy Changes at Machu Picchu

During my short stay in Cuzco, it never became clear to me if the policy changes at Machu Picchu were UNESCO based, or if it came solely from the Peruvian government. However they were definitely the constant topic of conversation and worry amongst many of the travelers I encountered. Here are a f[...]

July 25th, 2011 - 7:55 am § in Bolivia, In the Field

Uyuni Around the Edges

Where everything you see looks like snow.... but really you've got kilometers of salt fields surrounded by nothing but ghost towns, volcanic rock, and of course, llama. It blew my mind for two full days -- which is to say that its beauty was only as grand as the Puget Sound Islands -- in the rare mo[...]

July 16th, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Bolivia, Day in the Life

Changing Travel Plans on the World’s Most Dangerous Road

“The World’s Most Dangerous Road,” or the Yungas Road. It is a popular and well known attraction here in La Paz, known to both adventure sport enthusiasts and first time bikers. In La Paz it seems every class of traveler is willing to drop a little plata (cash) to bike the 40-mile de[...]

July 9th, 2011 - 7:11 am § in Bolivia, Day in the Life

On the Road Again- my twelve week road trip

Everywhere there is Pollo Frito and glossy signs for Hamgurgessa. Last week I left my cozy life in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica for this bustle of La Paz, Bolivia. Looking at the signage and breathing in the exhaust, I am reminded that I have also left knowing anything about the people around me. Even l[...]





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