Queenstown’s Kawarau Bridge is legendary. Originally built during New Zealand’s gold rush of 1861, its initial purpose was to improve access to the Otago goldfields in the southeastern region on New Zealand’s South Island. Fortune-seeking miners would comb the rugged landscape armed with a simple pan hoping to literally strike gold. At the time, the…
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Surviving Death Road in Bolivia
Western Bolivia’s North Yungas Road was dubbed the “Death Road,” after consistently claiming a top spot on lists of the world’s most dangerous highways. Connecting La Paz to the low-lying region of Yungas, the road traverses through the mighty Cordillera Oriental mountain chain. Linking the Bolivian Capital to the Amazonian rainforest, it was cut in…
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The Chiang Mai Lantern Festival
The landscape of today’s digital age has a major influence on the way travelers make decisions and gone are the days where we could only read about a place leaving the rest to our imagination. Whether it’s choosing a location to vacation or adding to your bucket list, social media has changed the game, and…
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How to Road Trip The Great Ocean Road
The chance to experience cities, nature, wildlife, and activities all on a single trip has the makings of an epic adventure. Australia can be an expensive place for a backpacker on a budget, but it doesn’t have to cost you a ton to have an amazing time. A road trip in Australia is something on…
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New Friends in New Places
Through my experiences after two months on the road, I quickly learned the people you encounter in the locations you visit will leave a lasting impression just as much as the destination itself. These new friends you meet can greatly enhance your time spent somewhere and will leave you with memories you won’t forget. Experiencing…
