If you’re planning a trip to Bolivia & wondering what to book in advance vs what’s fine to figure out on the fly – you’re in the right place. I’ve been through the salt, sweat & surprising calm of Bolivian travel myself, so this guide is based on that sweet combo of lived experience &…
So you’re thinking of heading to Bolivia & want to build an itinerary that’s not just “highlights on a list” but something you’ll actually remember? Been there. Ate the llama. Froze on the overnight bus. Made a few questionable calls. I travelled the country for a couple of months, bouncing between cities, chatting to other…
You’ve probably seen the photos – endless white, sky-mirror reflections, tiny people standing on Pringles cans. That’s Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia’s salt flats. But if you’re wondering when to go to actually see those surreal reflections, the answer isn’t as obvious as you’d think. Let’s break down the best time to visit Bolivia’s salt flats…
You’ve probably seen it – That rainbow flag flying beside Bolivia’s tricolour… yep the one that looks like Tetris on shrooms. It’s called the Wiphala, & it’s not just a splash of colour. Whether it’s called the Quechua flag, Aymara flag, or just Bolivia’s Indigenous flag… the Wiphala tells a much bigger story. So what…
There’s something brilliant about learning random facts about Bolivia – especially the kind that make you go “wait, nah, you’re chatting sh*t?” Bolivia’s full of them. Some are surprisingly historical, others are just straight-up odd. Either way, here’s a stack of facts about Bolivia that’ll stick in your head long after the WiFi’s gone. I…
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…
