Salt. Cold. And really freakin’ awesome pictures. That’s what you can expect from Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Sitting at about 12,000 feet above sea level, Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat and roughly the size of the State of Connecticut; that’s a lot of salt! The out-of-this-world landscapes surrounding the Bolivian salt flats truly make you feel like you’ve landed on another planet. Drawing more tourists than anything else in Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni is worth all the salt and all the cold. Here’s your guide to touring Salar de Uyuni and tips for the trip.
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Surviving Death Road in Bolivia
While we were bartending in La Paz, Bolivia we heard about a little something called the World’s Most Dangerous Road. A name that naturally spiked our interest so we did some research. The ominous name is more than just an empty threat – this narrow, winding, cliff-adjacent dirt road had an estimated 200-300 fatalities per year until 2006 when they opened a new paved road nearby. Now, the old road is primarily used for bicycle tourism.
Living and Bartending in La Paz
What did we learn from our three-week stay at Loki Hostel in La Paz, Bolivia? People make all the difference. Well, that and the fact that La Paz is pretty damn high in elevation and can make your body feel like crap.
Tamara’s high school buddy, Yuki, happened to be working as a bartender in a party hostel, so we thought we’d join him and try our hand at bartending in La Paz for a couple of weeks in exchange for free accommodation and some free food. …Keep Reading!
Six Month Update: What We’ve Been Up To and Where We’re Going
It’s hard to believe we hit our six-month mark! Reflecting on the first half of our trip, we’ve put together a recap of the highlights, things we’ve learned, quick gear update, stuff we take for granted back home, and a general update of what’s to come.
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The last few steps of hiking the Inca Trail are nicknamed the monkey steps for good reason – trekkers literally crawl on all fours to reach their first glimpse of Machu Picchu. After four days of sweating profusely, using makeshift toilets, desperately needing a shower, sucking in air at 14,000 feet, cursing the Incas for making such ridiculously huge staircases, and asking yourself if this hike was really a good idea, suddenly everything becomes worth it.
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- Inca Trail Monkey Steps
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- Inca Trail Sun Gate
