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Choosing to Live in a Bolivian Prison

Australian backpacker Rusty Young was in San Pedro prison for more than three months

For many years, San Pedro prison in Bolivia opened its doors to backpackers who fancied a guided tour. The tours were unofficial and organised by one of the inmates, convicted drug smuggler Thomas McFadden. Australian backpacker Rusty Young joined one of the tours and became friends with Thomas. Rusty ended up living in the prison for more than three months to write a book about Thomas' life. (Photo credit: Niels Van Iperen.)

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