Colombia changed me. From being a Nescafe-red-mug girl with sometimes a cup of black coffee with cardamon, I became a “feinschmecker” that now drinks only specialty coffee. I like fruity coffees made slowly, in french press (“prensa francesa”), V60, Chemex or AeroPress. We’ve been seeking for coffee “like in Colombia” both in Peru and in…
So you visited lovely Coroico – either after hiking El Choro Trek, going to the town’s 1-week-long fiesta in October, or just chilling in a pool while watching a nice sunset. If you want to go further deep into the jungle, Rurrenabaque is probably your next destination. But how the hell can you get from…
The El Choro Trek is one of Bolivia’s most known hikes. Starting not far from La Paz at ‘La Cumbre‘ (4725m) the trek descends from the heights of the Cordillera Real over 50 kilometers to the humid and green Yungas and the village of Chairo. Be prepared for a lot of going down! Many tour…
As a “celiaca”, I sometimes struggle to find gluten-free options while traveling. The option that gives me peace of mind is to cook for myself, as I know this is 100% gluten-free. However, hostels with a kitchen are (for some reason) not so common in Bolivia 🙁 HostelWorld has for some reason removed the filter…
The Condoriri Massif in the Cordillera Real Bolivia is a group of 13 peaks ranging from 5100m to 5648m (the highest: Cabeza del Condór – the head of the condor) and home to the Condoriri trek. We stayed 3 days in the area, climbed pico Austria (5350m), visited the glacier (and an ice cave), and…
Actually, there is not ONE Lares Trek, but the name is used for a couple of different hikes that start from the village of Lares, Peru. The most famous one is the one that ends in Ollantaytambo, which is often offered by tour companies with the extension of going from there to Machu Picchu by…
Our personal chocolate rating tradition started in 2013 in New Zealand when Shir’s goal was to try all of Whittaker’s Chocolate flavors (and lose weight at the same time). As you might have guessed, only one of those goals succeeded, but during the tasting process, she made many new friends who volunteered to do the…
Cooking for yourself in South America can often be more expensive than dining out if you stick to menu del dias and pastries. Some hostels don’t even have kitchens! But for us, cooking was essential. With Shir being celiac (gluten-free), eating out became challenging. Finding vegetarian options was often difficult, and after getting stomach parasites…
Sajama National Park in Bolivia is a breathtaking destination known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the remarkable Lagunas de Altura. Taking its name from Nevado Sajama, the highest mountain in Bolivia (6,542m, 21,463ft), the park is nestled near the Chilean border. It offers adventurers the chance to explore the beauty of the Andes…