
BethanyHughes
American expat in Bolivia
Forum posts
2
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in Oruro, Oruro
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 20 July 2017
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey










Oruro, Oruro, Bolivia
Entered at Villazon, have walked through Tupiza, Atocha, Uyuni, creating this profile while stuck in Oruro due to protests shutting down the roads.
Walker/Writer
Food. Open markets.
Constant noise in cities, dishonest dealings, difficulty accessing resources.

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Walking the length of the Andes. Greater Patagonian Trail.
Walker, writer
www.her-odyssey.org
Variety of landscape, people.Parilla
Almost constant protests. Rising prices. ATMs often running out of cash.

Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
English teacher for gvt schools. Private tutor.
Teacher
Local culture inland. History. Welcoming locals. Long lunches on the beach.
Price. Theft. Crowds. Heat.

Skagway, Alaska, USA
Dog handling for Alaska Icefield Expeditions
Handler/Photographer
Wilderness, survival and community attitude.
Fluctuating town size, prices.

Oxford, England, England
Uni student, Oxfam, distance hiking (west highland Way, Pembrokeshire Coast Path)
Student
Toepaths everywhere. Gardens, greenery, historical buildings
Price. Midges.

Santo Domingo, Nacional, Dominican Republic
Student-ing
Being a kid
Beaches. Trees. Extended banana tree forests to explore. Open markets, bartering.
Plantaines.
Constant noise when in civilization.
Poverty.
Tourists ignoring poverty for the sake of enjoying their vacation.
Getting ringworm.

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Elementary School
Student
Going to the mountains. Feeling safe in the suburbs and playing freely in the neighborhood.
Smog days.

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
I was 4, So...learning how to read and play with others. In an all Spanish speaking Pre-K
Eating dirt and ripping dresses
Going to class. Tying my shoes by myself. Everything was tall. Telling cabby drivers directions.
Crowded city. Seeing an acquaintance get kidnapped.

Silverthorne, Colorado, USA
Activity
New members of the Bolivia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bolivia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I'm Bethany. I've walked into Bolivia via the Villazon border about a month ago. Currently in Oruro as we day hike along the train tracks. Passing through La Paz and then back up into the mountains and anticipating walking out through ... Read More