Monthly Archives: February 2015

While the medical system in Bolivia is miles behind those of the west, it’s really not too bad for a developing country.  The most important thing is that basic medical care is universally affordable, thanks to the policies of the current socialist … Continue reading →

Bolivian’s love a good entrada (parade).  In La Paz there are more entradas than days of the year.  None of them however can be compared to Bolivia’s number one event:  The Carnival of Oruro. The countries biggest and most spectacular … Continue reading →

Anyone familiar with Bolivia knows it is a nation cursed with frequent protests and roadblocks.  The people here take to the streets en masse to air their grievances about just about anything; from their right to drive while drunk to the name change of an airport in Oruro. … Continue reading →