The Travel Chica

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Punk Tango in Buenos Aires

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I can appreciate tango music. It is sensual and a bit edgy, but I also find it boring after a while, especially if there is no dancing to watch with it. While I was in Buenos Aires researching the city guide, I met some travelers who told me they went to a “punk tango” music […]

Playing With My Food in Tomatitas

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Tomatitas is a tiny, tiny, tiny town a short bus ride from Tarija. The reason to go to Tomatitas is to try cangrejos. What are Cangrejos? Cangrejos are tiny crabs that you eat whole. I am all about experiencing new food when I travel, but I was a little nervous about this. I wasn’t sure […]

Off the Backpacker Trail in Tarija

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Ever since I heard that Bolivia has a high altitude wine region, I had an internal debate about whether or not I should go. I am a wine snob. And I have tried some of the best wines in Argentina. I have never even heard of a Bolivian wine. I have never seen a Bolivian […]

Foto of the Week from … Sucre: Savory Salteñas

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I finally tried one of the most popular breakfast foods in Sucre. The reason it took so long is that I normally don’t eat a heavy breakfast (unless I’m having brunch at Malvon), and I find it a bit odd that people would choose this is a breakfast food.  But once I tried them, I […]

Photo Essay: Eclectic Cemetery of Sucre

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I have a small obsession with cemeteries. I always, always, always visit the local cemetery when I get to a new town. I prefer the small town cemeteries in Latin America because they are simple and colorful.  You get the feeling that people visit their loved ones much more frequently because the graves are always […]

9 Beautiful Reasons To Get Out of Sucre

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  Sucre is a beautiful city whether you are wandering the cobblestone streets, relaxing in one of the perfectly manicured plazas, or getting a view of the city from above. Despite all of the bad things I have heard about travel in Bolivia, the same people always follow up their comments with… But it’s the […]

Foto of the Week from … Sucre: Holiday!

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I had no idea what the holiday was, but I was glad I walked to the central plaza to witness the festivities. Colorful Costumes   Marching Bands   Kid Working the Beer Truck   And… Is that Michael Jackson? Check out more photos from this Bolivian holiday! Check out more Fotos of the Week from […]

My New Addiction in Bolivia… and My Favorite Dealer

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Considering I am in Bolivia, you might have thought I was talking about something else. But the addictive substance I am talking about is totally legal.   I walk 2.5 blocks to get it every day.   It costs 8 Bolivianos (US$1.15) a pop.   I am considering upping it to two per day.   […]

Mountain Biking… For Real!

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When I first got to Sucre, I was amazed at how beautiful the city is.  The colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and perfectly manicured plazas are great, but the surrounding mountains are my favorite view everyday. I knew I wanted to get out and explore them.  I have a thing for torturous bike rides, so it […]