CultureShock! Bolivia

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Nonfiction, Travel, Caribbean & Latin America, South America
Cover of the book CultureShock! Bolivia by Mark Cramer, Marshall Cavendish International
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Author: Mark Cramer ISBN: 9789814484350
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Publication: August 1, 2010
Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Edition Language: English
Author: Mark Cramer
ISBN: 9789814484350
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International
Publication: August 1, 2010
Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Edition
Language: English
CultureShock! Bolivia provides readers with a thorough understanding of this South American country, a nation steeped in history, culture, and tradition. Containing pages of useful information, advice, tips and resources, this book will guide you through the social and psychic adjustment necessary when moving to Bolivia. Learn, first and foremost, how to deal with soroche (altitude sickness), then understand the importance to the Bolivians of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and how she influences festivals and joyous occasions. Discover how to interact with the many diverse cultures, from Kallawayas to Cholas and Cholos to Aymara and Quechua, to name a few. Adapt to the Bolivian concept of time, understand the Bolivian love affair with soccer, and adopt the light-hearted response needed with water balloons at fiestas. This guide will lead nature lovers through the paved trails used by Incas over 2,000 years ago. Whatever your needs or interest, CultureShock! Bolivia has the answer and you’ll soon learn not to take a single breath for granted in this diverse and spectacular country.
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CultureShock! Bolivia provides readers with a thorough understanding of this South American country, a nation steeped in history, culture, and tradition. Containing pages of useful information, advice, tips and resources, this book will guide you through the social and psychic adjustment necessary when moving to Bolivia. Learn, first and foremost, how to deal with soroche (altitude sickness), then understand the importance to the Bolivians of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and how she influences festivals and joyous occasions. Discover how to interact with the many diverse cultures, from Kallawayas to Cholas and Cholos to Aymara and Quechua, to name a few. Adapt to the Bolivian concept of time, understand the Bolivian love affair with soccer, and adopt the light-hearted response needed with water balloons at fiestas. This guide will lead nature lovers through the paved trails used by Incas over 2,000 years ago. Whatever your needs or interest, CultureShock! Bolivia has the answer and you’ll soon learn not to take a single breath for granted in this diverse and spectacular country.

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