Ridiculous Short Stories From a Farm in Bolivia
Oliver, our nine-year old boy, recounts in his own words some of his funniest experiences during our two-week permaculture farm stay in Bolivia.
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15 Times I Said “Wow, That’s a First!” in Bolivia
At the age of forty, experiencing something fresh can be rare. That is, unless you plan to travel to Bolivia. Here are fifteen “first evers.”
When the Water Runs Dry: Bolivia’s Struggle With Scarcity
Visiting areas of water scarcity in South America, and specifically Bolivia, has underscored the value of the “liquid gold” that sustains all life.
6 Recommendations For a Family Day In Sucre, Bolivia
Sucre is a wonderful place to just wander and discover things on your own. But if you’re looking for some pointers that your kids are sure to love, read on.
Permaculture, Conspiracy and Dog Politics in Rural Bolivia
We expected our time in Bolivia to be a cultural experience. But we didn’t expect to be immersed in dog society — or an emerging brand of green conservatism.
My Altitude Experience at the Border of Bolivia
Oliver, our nine-year-old boy, recounts in his own words his difficult experience with altitude sickness while crossing into Bolivia.
From Ushuaia to Bogotá – Over, Around and Through the Andes
Before we laid eyes on it, the Andes already took on a mythic quality in our family’s imagination. Our transcontinental journey only deepens our respect.
Sickness and Unpreparedness Upend Plans at Bolivian Border
A child battles altitude sickness as we arrive at the Argentine-Bolivian border bridge without a visa. This is a story about the lowest point of our gap year.