ARTICLES OF Camilla Swift
Danse avec eux
16 Jul, 2011 | Camilla Swift
"Live this joyful moment - and share it with friends" The Oruro Carnival is Bolivia’s biggest cultural event of the year, but what’s it like to be a foreigner dancing in the opening parade of thi...
Top ten street and market foods
18 Jul, 2011 | Camilla Swift
People say that eating out in Bolivia can be hazardous, especially on the streets, and this is one area where travellers should not over-economise; the satisfaction accrued from saving the odd dollar...
Blonde but Bolivian
18 Jul, 2011 | Camilla Swift
Expats and their offspring After 5 months of living and working in La Paz, I became increasingly intrigued with the idea of expats who, by moving abroad, end up raising their children in a differen...
Creating carnival
16 Jul, 2011 | Camilla Swift
Since arriving in Bolivia in February, I’ve been looking forward to Carnival, and my experience in Oruro last weekend certainly didn’t let me down. Colourful streamers, confetti and banners lined the...
Nomadic Healing
28 Feb, 2012 | Camilla Swift
Every one of us lives bound by nature. Modern medicine may seem to heal quicker, but natural medicine is still the most pure. It heals slowly but lasts forever! Travellers only usually encounter Bol...
