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Cheap weekend getaway to Copacabana

Copacabana is a small, enchanting town set on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca.  It’s about a 3.5 hour busView full post »

Giving to those in need at Christmas time

It was a busy December here in La Paz, Bolivia!  I am working for HOPE worldwide Bolivia and this Christmas, weView full post »

La Paz 3600 10k Race

Over 10,000 runners joined together to run the Carrera La Paz 3600 10k race through the streets of La Paz, Bolivia.  View full post »

5k Race for Operation Smile

Sunday morning we ran a 5k race to raise money for ACS Operation Smile in hopes that they can start a chapter here inView full post »

I was alone, and you visited me…

This past Saturday we went and visited an elderly home in La Paz to serve them, to encourage them and to spend time withView full post »

Helpful Travel Tips

Just got a few travel tips from one of my favorite travel/flight websites that I thought I’d share!  MoreView full post »

Chicken Soup for the Soul…

I’ve been sick this week and longing for some really good chicken noodle soup.  When I asked around, ‘WhereView full post »

Keeping it Real

I haven’t written a blog post in a long time.  It’s not because I haven’t been doing anything.  It&#View full post »

Hiking the Devil’s Molar

I recently hiked La Muela del Diablo (the Devil’s Molar) here in La Paz, Bolivia.  It was on my list of ‘View full post »

Back in Bolivia

After almost a three month hiatus, I’m back in La Paz, Bolivia – where I now call home!  I’m soView full post »

Lake Titicaca :: Bolivia :: A Must-See!

Copacabana is a small, enchanting town set on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca.  This lake is the highest navigableView full post »

The Red Tour Bus :: La Paz

The city of La Paz is so breathtaking and beautiful and different from anyplace I have ever been or seen before.  So, IView full post »