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Less then one hour drive from La Paz, Bolivia is Death Road (El Camino del Muerte) which is claimed to be the worlds most dangerous road. Estimates show there has been over three hundred deaths since the road has opened. Along the road there are several religious Christian crosses saying ‘In Memory Of’. It starts at 4,700 meters high dropping to about 2,000 meters stretching about 70km in length with a 3300m decent in altitude. What exactly makes this road so dangerous though?
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As travelers, we have the option of bringing our portable electronics. In our daily lives, cell phones, iPods and laptops are attached to the hip. Recently, I wrote about how technology is taking over the Backpacking world. On my recent trip to Barcelona, I encountered the vigorous battle against technology. Getting lost in a city without Google Maps or Unlimited iPhone Data.
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As long as you know how to drive a car, renting a motorbike is perhaps one of the best and most convenient ways to explore an area. Motorbikes allow easy on and off access and getting in between areas cars normally wouldn’t be able to get to.
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As a travel aficionado, being involved in the travel world is a 24/7 kind of thing. Thoughts of places to go, how to save money and learning about new cultures is always on my mind. But something didn’t cross my travel radar. Fortunately, my sister caught the commercial for the NYC Adventure Expo (Sometimes it pays to watch TV) and informed me the night before the event.
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When I was a kid, I used to carry a blank notebook. It was a clue that I’d grow up to be a travel writer. Everywhere I went, I wrote down ideas, things I liked. As I got older, I started collecting quotes. I wish I knew where that book was. I had pages filled of interesting things people said or quotes I enjoyed.
Everyday I’m on my laptop at home, I have a small postcard with a beautiful quote.
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Upon hearing Brook Silva-Braga’s news that he was to release another Documentary DVD, I was already psyched. Then when I learned that he was visiting Africa to tell the stories of the daily lives of Africans living there, I was even more excited. We told you about the pre-sale and we are here to tell you that this is a great buy!
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One of the beautiful things about being a backpacker is never having to worry about lost luggage. You are essentially saving money as well since you are not paying any of the ridiculous fees to store your bag on the plane. But as a backpacker, there are plenty of downsides as to this great rule. Unpacking and packing constantly means one thing: Losing your #$%$%^ stuff.
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