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Overland Kenya – Hike & Bike (Overland Africa Series)
Africa Overland Kenya Road trip is part of a Overland Africa trip that starts in Kenya (or Arusha depending on participants) and continues south by south-west to cover Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. I provide details, maps, costs, videos, photos and more. It’s an adventure on a shoestring. This post starts with my…
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How to Overland Africa Independently (Kenya to Namibia then South Africa)
This is a summary post about how to Overland Africa independently. Ben had an old Toyota 4WD Land Cruiser sitting in Arusha available (but a rental will do just as well) and I was available. We made up the route as we went; we camped in lodges ($10 per night if you have a tent)…
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How to Travel from Manali to Leh, NW India
This is a post on how to travel from Manali to Leh, NW India, the hard way. I completely underestimated this scheduled 18-hour ride. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided activity on a…
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Manali to Leh Expedition – Narrative
Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh, India Manali to Leh Expedition Ok, how complicated or adventurous can a simple jeep trip from Manali to Leh be? I wasn’t searching for an overland expedition, just a ride. Actually I had made the trip before, but in the other direction so knew that the route is pretty rugged in…
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Beijing as an Independent Traveler, China
This is a quick post about my stay in Beijing as an independent traveler via the Siberian Express. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. No matter which country you’re traveling to, there’s something special about a well-crafted interactive challenge. It draws you in, keeps…
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Unconventional Siberian Express Trip Across Russia
This is a quick post about my unconventional Siberian Express trip from St Petersburg to Beijing via Mongolia. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Let me first point out that I did not buy a continuous ticket from Moscow to Beijing or Vladivostok as conventional wisdom dictates. My goal was not to spend…