You’ve probably heard the name Bolivia loads of times – maybe while planning a trip, or playing GeoGuessr or like me as a teenager trying to remember the order of countries in South America (yes I was a bit odd). But have you ever stopped to ask: who is Bolivia actually named after? Turns out,…
So you’re packing for Bolivia, maybe wondering if your stomach’s about to go on a wild ride. One of the most common questions? Can you drink the tap water in Bolivia? Short answer: nope. Longer answer: still nope, but let’s get into the details so you don’t end up spending your holiday closer to a…
Ah, visas, the bit of trip planning that somehow manages to be both boring and stressful. So, do you need a visa for Bolivia? Short answer: it depends where you’re from. But don’t worry, it’s not a nightmare & I’ve broken it down so you’re not stuck Googling things last minute at the border. If…
Bolivia holidays and traditions are wild in the best way. A full-on mix of Indigenous customs, Catholic influences, family time, parades, costumes, fireworks, dancing, food… honestly it’s all going on. It’s one of those places where a ‘public holiday’ doesn’t mean a sleepy day off. It usually means drums, colour, devils with sequins & maybe…
If you think Bolivia’s just a Spanish-speaking country, you’re not wrong… but you’re not totally right either. Ask someone what languages are spoken in Bolivia & you might get a different answer every time. Turns out, Bolivia’s not just bilingual – it’s basically the Eurovision of South America minus the sequins & petty voting rows…
When people found out I went to Bolivia, one of the first things they asked is whether it felt safe. Not “how was the salt flat sunrise” or “did you try llama steak” – just straight into the crime chat. So let’s have a proper look. Not based on what someone’s cousin said on Reddit,…
When I came back from my long South America stint, I had a couple people back home ask me is Bolivia a good place to live? the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. It really depends on what you’re looking for. If you want modern infrastructure, Amazon Prime deliveries & an easy visa process,…
When I first started planning my Bolivia trip, I kept hearing it was one of the cheapest countries in South America. Naturally, a cheapo like me was buzzing – more snacks, more buses, more random museum entries just because they cost 50p. But is Bolivia actually cheap to travel? After a few weeks on the…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably Googled “best time of year to visit Bolivia” and found about 47 different answers. Some swear by the dry season. Others hype up the wet season for that mirror-effect salt flat shot. So what’s the deal? After spending time zigzagging across the country, from the high-altitude madness of…
Travelling to Bolivia? Here’s what vaccines you actually need.Most travellers to Bolivia don’t need jabs to enter – unless you’re arriving from a yellow fever area. That said, vaccines like Hep A, Typhoid & Tetanus are strongly recommended, especially if you’re eating local or heading to rural spots. Here’s the full breakdown without the fluff….
