Brooke Bobb reports for Vogue: Why One New York Designer Traveled to Bolivia to Craft the Perfect Sweater Every fashion lover has one—that perfectly soft staple sweater that is and always has been a trusted fixture in an overabundant closet. Nicole Heim, designer of the sustainable, New York–based clothing label Cienne, knows the joy said…
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Boat made of reeds to embark to prove ancient Pacific crossing was possible
Reuters reports in The Guardian: Boat made of reeds to embark to prove ancient Pacific crossing was possible Crew on vessel built by indigenous Bolivians will travel in ancient mariners’ style, using bamboo water containers and eating fish, but updating on social media. An expedition in a boat made only of reeds crafted by indigenous…
Bolivia recovers 22 historical artifacts from Germany
Press TV reports: Bolivia recovers 22 historical artifacts from Germany Bolivia has recovered 22 archaeological pieces in Germany which experts believe may belong to the legendary Tiwanaku culture. [to watch a video, please use the link below] These artifacts were in the possession of Tobias Wagner Berger of Germany. Berger is the son of a…
Potosi, Bolivia – in pictures
Instagram snapshots: Carolyn Stritch in Bolivia – in pictures Bolivia’s stark beauty, grand (and less grand) buildings and local beer were an inspiration to this traveller on a South American road trip High in Potosí I’m from Newcastle, but I’ve been travelling since January 2015. Potosí is one of the world’s highest cities, and while…
Steven Soderbergh Wants You To Drink Bolivian Booze
Paste Monthly reports: Steven Soderbergh Wants You To Drink Bolivian Booze By Travis Mitchell The first time Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh encountered signai, it was love at first sip. “I had an instant reaction,” he says. “I had never tasted anything like it.” That was back in 2007 at the launch party for his movie…
Bolivian men and women in violent harvest festival punch up, in pictures
From The Telegraph: Bolivian men and women in violent harvest festival punch up, in pictures Pictures: Martin Pashley/Solent News Thousands of villagers high up in the Bolivian Andes have taken part in a street fight with the aim of ‘spilling as much blood as possible’. Men and women dressed in colourful clothes take part in…
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