Before heading to Bolivia, I tried searching online information regarding celiac and gluten-free awareness in the country but couldn’t find much info (see other resources at the end of the article). After 3 months of traveling through Bolivia, here is a summary that will hopefully assist other celiacs on the road! In general, celiac disease…
Colombia changed me. From being a Nescafe-red-mug girl with sometimes a cup of black coffee with cardamon, I became a “feinschmecker” that now drinks only specialty coffee. I like fruity coffees made slowly, in french press (“prensa francesa”), V60, Chemex or AeroPress. We’ve been seeking for coffee “like in Colombia” both in Peru and in…
As a “celiaca”, I sometimes struggle to find gluten-free options while traveling. The option that gives me peace of mind is to cook for myself, as I know this is 100% gluten-free. However, hostels with a kitchen are (for some reason) not so common in Bolivia 🙁 HostelWorld has for some reason removed the filter…
Our personal chocolate rating tradition started in 2013 in New Zealand when Shir’s goal was to try all of Whittaker’s Chocolate flavors (and lose weight at the same time). As you might have guessed, only one of those goals succeeded, but during the tasting process, she made many new friends who volunteered to do the…
Cooking for yourself in South America can often be more expensive than dining out if you stick to menu del dias and pastries. Some hostels don’t even have kitchens! But for us, cooking was essential. With Shir being celiac (gluten-free), eating out became challenging. Finding vegetarian options was often difficult, and after getting stomach parasites…
Samaipata is a small town with about 5000 inhabitants in the district of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The altitude of Samaipata is 1600m. The meaning of the name in Quechua is to rest in the mountains – and Samaipata definitely keeps its promise! The nice weather, beautiful scenery, and relaxed vibes attract many expats from Germany…