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….
If you’re eyeing Bolivia for your next trip, one question probably comes up straight away – is Bolivia safe for tourists? It’s a fair shout, especially when you’re scrolling through forums & hearing everything from “totally fine” to “don’t even think about it”. But here’s the thing – safety in Bolivia isn’t black & white….
What is the climate in Bolivia? It’s a fair question, especially since the weather here isn’t exactly one-size-fits-all. You’d think being a landlocked South American country would make things simple – but Bolivia’s got everything from tropical heat to chilly mountain air, sometimes in the same day. If you’re planning a trip or just curious…
Right, let’s talk Bolivia. Landlocked in South America, bordered by the likes of Brazil & Peru, Bolivia tends to get overshadowed by its more flashy neighbours. And while it might not make headlines, Bolivia is actually the sixth largest country in South America – it just doesn’t shout about it. Machu Picchu gets the crowds,…
