In the'90s,it was quite common for backpackers to take an unofficial tour of La Paz's notorious San Pedro prison.

San Pedro prison,La Paz:I did a'tour'of Bolivia's notorious cocaine prison

My stupid life flashes before my stupid eyes. Why did I think taking an unofficial tour of this notorious,still operating,prison was a good idea?

  • bySteve Madgwick
World's highest and longest cable car:La Paz,Bolivia.

La Paz:South America's most exciting city has world's highest cable car

The ride of your life,on board the world's longest and highest cable car system,costs just three bolivianos.

  • byUte Junker
Strange land:Baku,Azerbaijan is a wonderfully mixed-up city.

Countries not influenced by Western culture and why you should visit them

These are cities that are truly different. Where nothing makes sense. And travellers will love them.

  • byBen Groundwater
Central city traffic,La Paz.

'City of peace'is anything but peaceful

I've woken up to the strangest sound:silence. It takes a while to sink in.

  • byBen Groundwater
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Deals

Belinda Jackson scours Australia and the globe to discover top deals from Perth to La Paz.

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A party like no other

It wasn't like any party I'd ever been to. So formal! But then ...

Partygoers at Love Parade street party. Tel Aviv

The world's top 10 party towns

Looking for a city where you can party the night (or day) away in cool clubs,bars and cafes? Here are 10 of the best.

Hats on ... women at this year's Gran Poder parade,La Paz's biggest festival.

Land of the brave

On a journey of extremes,Rick Feneley finds South America's richest rewards are in its poorest country.

High risk ... cycling on the world's most dangerous road.

Along the edge of reason

Macho drivers,clouds of dust. Steve McKenna takes to the road,by bike.