ARTICLES OF Josephine Zavaglia

Art Deco in an Ancient City

29 Oct, 2017 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo: Charles BladonIn a corner of the world where colonial architecture is more than common, La Paz’s funky fusion of Art Deco architecture and Tiwanaku design make it a destination like no other.Ge...

The Andes’ Own Hard Rock Cafe

24 Sep, 2018 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo: Iván Rodriguez PetkovicLa Paz is home to the brand’s highest franchise so far‘The museum for people who don’t like museums’ is how general manager Rafael Pérez describes the global Hard Rock Ca...

Souvenirs and Shadow Economies

29 Oct, 2018 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo:  Honor ScottThe high price of informality for Bolivia’s artisans and textile cultureBolivia has been ranked 152 out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2018” world busines...

Mó Acá In

29 Oct, 2018 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo: Adriana L. MurilloBolivia’s wild cocoa is of the finest quality and flavour Bolivian chocolate producer Mó Acá In, is reclaiming the country’s world-class cocoa for Bolivia. ‘It is a first-cate...

The Sky Says It All

24 Sep, 2018 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo: Iván Rodriguez PetkovicLa Paz has a new name and it's hopeful for continued fameLa Paz has been branded and given an iconic title to broadcast its delights to the world. The result: ‘The City o...

Menstruation: Its Myths and Removing Its Shame

22 Nov, 2018 | Josephine Zavaglia

The revival of old traditions is correcting misinformation about periods in BoliviaLike many other countries, Bolivia is a place where menstruation is often spoken about only in hushed tones, and the...

Accommodations With a Social Conscience

29 Oct, 2018 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photos: Honor ScottColibri Camping and Eco Lodge is a place to disconnect from the chaos of the city and reconnect to the natural surroundingsMountainous rocky peaks, the ‘Valley of Flowers’ and a riv...

Through the Eyes of the Blind

20 Jan, 2019 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo: Josephine ZavagliaDeconstructing the challenges of the visually impaired people of BoliviaThe world view of visually impaired librarian Olga Mendoza affords insights into human nature and...

If These Walls Could Talk

20 Jan, 2019 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photos: Josephine ZavagliaMuralism as an art form to transform the public spaces of La PazGraffiti and street art have the ability to turn a city into a tourist destination. Such is the case of B...

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK / SI ESTAS PAREDES PUDIERAN HABLAR

29 Dec, 2020 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photos: Josephine ZavagliaENGLISH VERSIONMuralism as an art form to transform the public spaces of La PazGraffiti and street art have the ability to turn a city into a tourist destination. Such is the...

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE BLIND / A TRAVÉS DE LOS OJOS QUE NO PUEDEN VER

30 Apr, 2021 | Josephine Zavaglia

Photo: Josephine ZavagliaENGLISH VERSIONDeconstructing the challenges of the visually impaired people of BoliviaThe world view of visually impaired librarian Olga Mendoza affords insights into hu...