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A Couple of Transit Geeks Take on South America


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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.

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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!