la paz Archives - Runaway Brit

Perfect Peaks. A #FriFotos Photo Essay

Asia, Nature, Photography, South America, Travelling, Vietnam andes, bolivia, chile, colombia, Frifotos, hong kong, la paz, machu picchu, mountain, mui ne, parque tayrona, peaks, peru, photo essay, photos, playa del duque, sapa, south america, teide, tenerife, the peak, vietnam, wales, wayna picchu

While looking through my photographs in order to participate in this week's #FriFotos, which has the theme of 'Peaks', I realised something. I have not spent nearly enough time in the mountains. I love mountains,

Cholita Wrestling

South America, Tradition, Travelling bolivia, bolivian culture, cholita wrestling, el alto, la paz, wild rover

Every Sunday afternoon crowds gather at the stadium in El Alto, a growing suburb on the Bolivian altiplano high above La Paz. The crowds consist of a mixture of Indigenous locals and curious tourists and

How Safe is La Paz, Bolivia?

Partying, South America, Travelling advice, bolivia, la paz, personal safety, safety, scams, solo female traveller, travel, travel tips

"...a little common sense goes a long way. Always trust your instincts"I have to admit that I was nervous about coming to South America. South America has a reputation for drugs, robberies, and violence: whoever