Category Archives: Trekking / Outdoors
A Much Appreciated Boost from the Thinking Nomads
Felicity and Marco, the Thinking Nomads have visited over 60 countries since 2005. Their blog is packed full of travel advice, experiences, and inspiration. At the same time they explore alternative ways to live and work, moving toward that coveted … Continue reading
Posted in From Me to You, Trekking / Outdoors
Tagged backpacking, Bolivia, gringo trail, Huayna Potosi, Illimani, La Paz, Peru, South America, sustainable travel, thinking nomads
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Vicarious Volunteering: Condor Trekkers, Sucre, Bolivia
For this edition of Vicarious Volunteering we travel to Sucre, Bolivia, home of the two street kids who inspired this blog. When a friendly guide from Condor Trekkers asked me on the street if I’d like to trek, I said … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Trekking / Outdoors, Vicarious Volunteering
Tagged Bolivia, Condor Trekkers, Sucre, trekking, volunteer travel
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Climbing Huayna Potosí (The Highest I’ve Ever Gotten)
Huayna Potosí (pronounced wine-a po-to-SI) is a mountain in the Cordillera Real range of the Andes, about 25 km north of La Paz, Bolivia. At a height of 6,088m or 19,974 feet it is considered the “beginner’s 6000-meter climb,” as … Continue reading
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Tagged altitude, Bolivia, Huayna Potosi, trekking
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