Hello, and welcome to number 135! This week, I am joined by Shafik Meghji, an award-winning journalist, travel writer, author, editor, broadcaster + photographer. We both dedicate an entire episode to the fantastic country of Bolivia, which Shafik has written about in his book, Crossed Off The Map: Travels in Bolivia. This is a real deep dive into places to see in Bolivia, some background to the country's history, what it can offer you as a backpacker, and so much more. Shafik has spent a decade travelling in and around Bolivia and South America, and we share stories and tips for you. We intended to talk about Patagonia, Chile and other travels in the episode, but we got engrossed in Bolivia so that Shafik will make another appearance on the podcast in 2024, and I am already excited about it. This is the last episode 2023, and we finish the year with a bang. Shafik is a fantastic speaker, storyteller and writer; you should soak up as much as possible with this episode. Check out Shafik's website and book below. Enjoy and be inspired! Shafik Meghji Website - http://www.shafikmeghji.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shafikmeghji/ Crossed Off The Map: Travels In Bolivia Waterstones - https://www.waterstones.com/book/crossed-off-the-map/shafik-meghji/9781909014251 Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossed-Off-Map-Travels-Bolivia/dp/1909014257 Patreon Shout-Out Thanks to Laura Hammond for supporting this podcast; she does so by purchasing a membership every month on my Patreon. You can support me, too, by checking out the details below! Winging It Travel Podcast Host/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James Hammond Producer - James Hammond Podcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry Utton Want to watch my solo episodes? Then head to my YouTube channel below, where I add photos and videos from my trip to the weekly solo episodes. Winging It Travel Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5A Support My Podcast - Memberships Patreon - https://patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcast Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingit Support My Podcast - Affiliate Links - If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast. Order Your Revolut Card Today - https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=jamesebu!NOV1-23-AR-H2 Get Your E-Sim With Airalo - https://airalo.tp.st/4OEAn2ka Book Hostels With Hostelworld - https://hostelworld.tp.st/fYOrWHy3 Booking.com - https://booking.tp.st/bM18anPX Book Experiences With Viator - https://viator.tp.st/VAODlwxm Discovery Car Hire - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Jhammo89 Book Buses With Busbud - https://busbud.tp.st/n3qpfCf9 Travel Insurance with SafetyWing - https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=Ambassador Book Flights With Expedia Canada - https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033 Book Hotels with Hotel.com -...