Author Archives: Bec

The Bolivian Salt Flats

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Bec

We started our Bolivian Salt Flats tour exactly one month ago. While I’m not ecstatic to be so far behind in blogging my travels, having that break in between taking and uploading these photos has given me a new appreciation … Continue reading →

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Facing fears: Bolivia’s Death Road

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Bec

In between leaving Kalgoorlie and leaving for this amazing trip I spent three weeks at home in Melbourne catching up with family and friends. During that small three week window, a terrifying video did the rounds on tv and online … Continue reading →

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The animals we saw in the Bolivian Amazon

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Bec

Well that was a much longer break than I expected! Apologies. I blame a combination of terrible Bolivian wifi and two weeks living out of a camper van. But I’m back! A little while ago we did a trip to the … Continue reading →

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Temporary blog hiatus 

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Bec

Hey guys! So it’s been a while in between posts. I still have lots of Bolivia I want to share and we are currently in Chile, collecting lots of adventures and stories. On a whim we hired a Wicked Camper … Continue reading →

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Eating for $5 a day in La Paz, Bolivia

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Bec

La Paz is utter mayhem. Throngs of people darting along skinny pavements dodging noisy cars, market stalls, buses, pollution and dogs everywhere. Oh and food. There are street vendors every few steps selling everything from ice cream, jellies, juices, curious … Continue reading →

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Copacabana, Bolivia

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Bec

Well, hello! It certainly has been a while. I’ve finally found a Bolivian wifi connection that is partly decent! I can’t believe it either. I have been able to use the My Bloggable Day facebook page far more frequently to … Continue reading →

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Lake Titicaca and the Uros Islands

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Bec

Greetings! Just a few photos from Lake Titicaca and the Uros Islands in Peru. I’m going to have to be a bit more selective with the photos from now on as I am fighting a losing battle against Bolivian wifi, … Continue reading →

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Biking, NOT hiking, at the Colca Canyon

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Bec

The main activity to do in the Colca Canyon is hike. But after the Inca Trail I was hesitant to take on a two-day trek offered by most tour companies. Then I got a message from one of our Inca … Continue reading →

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Arequipa to Cabanaconde

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Bec

We finally left Cusco after what felt like quite an extended stay and took an overnight bus to Arequipa. I’m pleased to report the bus was not entirely unpleasant! Although I’m not sure our over the counter fake Xanax really … Continue reading →

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What’s the strangest job you’ve ever had?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Bec

It occurred to me as I was sitting on a tour bus last week watching the Peruvian countryside flash past; I’m currently in the longest stretch of joblessness I’ve had since I my first job at 14. My last day of … Continue reading →

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