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Many adventure travelers like to mix a sense of danger into their travels. It's not enough to just go somewhere and experience the culture and explore the landscapes. For some, they have to feel the rush of adrenaline while they risk life and limb for their next great ...Photo of the Day (4.12.09)
Ever heard the phrase "road to nowhere?" I think it was created to describe this scene by Flickr user magnusvk. Magnus was deep in Bolivia near the border with Chile and happened upon this forlorn set of railroad tracks. According to his description, the train comes through ...Talking travel with David Grann
David Grann, author of the now New York Times Bestselling book "The Lost City of Z" and contributor to various publications such as The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe, was gracious enough to set aside some precious time to correspond with me via email to ...Ten Great Unknown Treks
Every adventure traveler knows about the Inca Trail or the Annapurna Circuit. They're amongst the best known hikes in the world, and the amount of traffic on those trails reflects that. While they both offer amazing scenery and a great travel experience, that experience can ...Traffic Jam on the Highway of Death
Bolivia is home to a notorious stretch of road running through the mountains that is officially known as the Unduavi-Yolosa Highway, but has earned the nickname "the Highway of Death". Widely thought to be amongst the most dangerous roads anywhere in the world, the route ...The Highest Cities in the World
The BootsnAll Travel site has a great article up listing the highest cities in the world. Amsterdam doesn't make this list however, as we're talking the cities that fall at the highest altitude. These mountain communities will have you gasping for air as soon as you step off ...Travel Read: The Lost City of Z
If you've ever wondered whether an ancient civilization existed in the depths of the Amazon jungle in Brazil, then David Grann's quest to uncover the truth behind the deathly fascination over "The Lost City of Z" will captivate you and leave readers completely stunned by his ...Strange New Year's traditions around the world
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Unlike many holidays, where celebrants are bound by tradition or religion, New Year's is a holiday that allows each individual to choose his own method of celebration. Some revelers will soak themselves in alcohol, boozing it up with copious bottles of champagne. Others ...Cultural Delicacies: Guinea pig
I had a guinea pig as a pet when I was in elementary school. His name was Guinea (I know, really original). He was brown with a little splash of white on his chest. He had a cute pink nose. He was kind of a nibbler (he would often bite me with his two sharp teeth), and ...Amazing Race 13, episode 3: La Paz, Bolivia, where a taxi can make or break you
The competition is heating up on the Amazing Race. Season13 has hit its stride. When the teams landed in La Paz, Bolivia, each team sped or wobbled along depending upon their ability to deal with the altitude.
Although most teams seem to be trying to win the race by just ...Bodyslammed in Bolivia - the female wrestlers of El Alto
Our friends over at Intelligent Travel pointed us to this awesome video slideshow feature on female wrestling in Bolivia, put together by the team at National Geographic. Lucha libre, for those who are not familiar, is a style of pro-wrestling popular in Latin America. Its ...Great American Road Trip: Travel books for the road. 1 of 4: Sun After Dark
I'm one of those people who haul books when I travel. I am ambitious, imagining hours of page turning. Usually, though, I barely crack a book. One advantage of riding in a car across a good portion of the United States, as I have recently experienced on my family's road trip ...Bolivia's "Highway of Death" kills US mountain biker
A thrilling ride down the "Camino de la Muerte," or "Death Road," has become a popular adventure destination in Bolivia. I, personally, get nauseous just looking at the photo.
A 56-year old U.S. tourist, Kenneth Mitchell, was killed here in mountain-biking accident after ..."Bizarre Foods" on the Travel Channel: Season 2, Bolivia
Location: Bolivia, highest and most remote country of South America. Home of naturally freeze-dried potatoes, the Andes, llamas galore, and a fondness for cooking EVERY part that's at all edible.
Episode Rating: 4 Sheep Testicles (out of 4) using Aaron's system from last ...Hugo Chavez: "I chew coca every day"
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez said in a speech recently that he chews coca every day, and that his "hook up" is Bolivian president Evo Morales. Chavez reportedly said, "I chew coca every day in the morning... and look how I am," before showing his bicep to his audience, ...Biking the world's most dangerous road
A backpacker in Peru I met has been spending the last half year or so bumming through South America. He told many thrilling tales, but the one that really stood out being his biking trip down the world's most dangerous road, right outside La Paz, Bolivia. In the Youtube ...How to end up in a La Paz prison (tour)
On my recent trip to Peru, an Australian who I was hiking the Inca trail with introduced me to the infamous San Pedro prison in downtown La Paz, Bolivia. For the uninitiated, this is a one-of-a-kind place--and the inspiration for the Panamanian prison on Fox Network's Prison ...Traveling where the dollar is strong
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If you're earning a salary in US currency and are unlucky enough to spend it traveling internationally, you know the pain of the depreciating dollar. The rest of the world has become frighteningly expensive as the dollar continues its slide. My recent trip to North Korea, ...Traveling for Christmas
When I was a kid, Christmas at my house was a stereotypically American affair. There was the build-up -- Christmas lists, calendars with chocolate that helped you count down the days, tree-cutting and decorating, and, best of all, piles and piles of presents. It was always ...
