Lying at the base of a mountain that many claim to be made of silver is the Bolivian town of Potosí. Located in the southern region of this South American country is a locale steeped in history and commerce. One of the world's highest cities (at 4,090 m / 13,420 ft) it dates back to... Continue Reading →
The Appeal of…Part VI
Rounding out this series brings us to South America. A land of soaring mountains, mysterious jungles, ancient civilizations, bustling cities, isolated villages and the farthest south you can go before hitting frozen Antarctica (which I intend to visit on a separate trip down the line). So much to see in this mosaic of a continent.The... Continue Reading →
Sunday’s Special Spot:
This photo is from from Menshealth.co.uk website. I don't know who actually snapped the photo but it is of a place I'd like to visit: Bolivia's Salt Flats Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia's Salt Flats Located in the southwest of Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes Mountain Range lies the world's largest salt flats:... Continue Reading →