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Bolivia Travel Resources
Travel articles
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Bus travel in the Andes (Articles/Travelogues) - The "ins and outs" of bus travel in some parts of Latin America
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Eco-Tourism: Rethinking the Benefits (Articles/Travelogues) - Eco-Travel The Benefits vs The Costs
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Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping (Articles/Travelogues) - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
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Is there a Witchdoctor in the house? (Cultural) - Article about how many Latinamericans prefer traditional medicine to the science of today.
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La Eva de las plantas (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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To abuela's house we go... (Cultural) - Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother
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Isabelle Allende (An interview) (Cultural) - AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende
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Berenjena Gisada (Recipes) - A vegetable dish.
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Jugo Especial (Cultural) - Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge
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El Ciberspanglish (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.
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José Donoso y su historia personal del (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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Paella (Recipes) - A typical Spanish dish.
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Gazpacho (Recipes) - Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.
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SAP on the news- How do they do it? (Learning A language) -
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Flan de Queso (Recipes) - A yummy, creamy dessert.
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Before Night Falls (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Before Night Falls.
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The Feast of the Goat (Book Reviews) - Karli Goldman reviews "The Feast of the Goat"
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La Oreja de Van Gogh (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews La Oreja de Van Gogh.
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The Adventures of Don Quixote (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Cervante's Don Quixote
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The Food and Wines of Spain (A cookbook) (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this great cookbook.
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The Art of Flamenco Dance (Cultural) -
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One Hundred Years of Solitude (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this classic.
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Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement (Articles/Travelogues) - Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
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Spanish Tortilla (Recipes) - For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.
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Shakira en el mercado inglés (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.
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Los oficios de Nueva York (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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Nasdaq: una historia de altibajos (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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Historia del tenis (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish on the history of tennis
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Tres Leches (Recipes) - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
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Empanadas Cordobesas (Recipes) - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
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Churros (Recipes) - Churros (traditional snack)
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Plato Pescado Carribiano (Recipes) - A traditional Caribbean dish.
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Hunger of Memory (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
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Peep, peep, peep (Cultural) - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
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The Obnoxious Tourist - Are You One? (Articles/Travelogues) - Helpful hints to avoid this being labeled as obnoxious.
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¡Yo! (Book Reviews) - Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.
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Arroz con Leche (Recipes) - A typical dessert of Spain
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Aterciopelados (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados
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Ricky Martin (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
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¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil? (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
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Noticia de un secuestro (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.
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Ceviche (Recipes) - A traditional fish dish.
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Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.
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¿Cuánto debemos saber? (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish.
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Hispanics and Terrorism (Learning A language) -
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Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life! (Learning A language) - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
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Ozomatli (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli
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El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
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Spanish...The NEW Language of Commerce (Learning A language) - Spanish has become the NEW Language of Commerce and I’ll show you how and why in this article.
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Cesaria Evora (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
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The Changing Face of Latin America (Learning A language) - Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
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Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language) - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
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The Fruit and the Root (Learning A language) - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
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The Power of Patterns (Learning A language) - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
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The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language) - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
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Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
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Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's co-founder, John Slocum's tips on how not to overpack part of his popular ebook, 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes.
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Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
General Information
- Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.
- BoliviaWeb - Lots of general information about Bolivia.
Getting There & Around
- eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.
- LAB Airlines - According to their website they "carry dreams and happiness, uniting the north with the south, cutting through the skies." They also offer domestic flights to many Bolivian cities for about $100 one-way.
Hotels & Restaurants
- Hostel Bolivia - Find and book hostels in Bolivia before you go, and check out how other travelers have rated them.
Language Related
- AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Language Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs for students, travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are over 80 program sites available to learn 14 different languages.
- Languages of Bolivia - From the Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Bolivia's many indigenous languages, plus Spanish.
- Quechua Language Homepage - A nice website about Quechua, an indigenous language spoken by about 13 million people across the Andean region. Includes a few language lessons.
- Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
News & Culture
- Evo Morales - The website of the presidency of Bolivia, a position currently held by Evo Morales, so that you can brush up on Bolivian politics before your trip!
- Evo Morales Interview - Watch or listen to this interview with Bolivia's first indigenous president to learn more about his story as well as current events in Bolivia.
- News of Bolivia - A listing of general newspapers, English-language newspapers, magazines, television and radio outlets in Bolivia.
Travel & Tourism
- Adventure Tours in Bolivia - A list of tour providers with details about their offerings and information about how to book everything from nature tours to mountain climbing.
- Andes Salt Expeditions - Andes Salt Expeditions offers tours of the salt flats in Bolivia. A great adventure for those interested.
- World Travel Guide for Bolivia - In addition to all you ever wanted to know about food, culture, climate and tourist destinations in Bolivia, this site has visa and passport specifics that will help you get ready for your trip.
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