Two Unesco World Heritage Sites, Two Car Accidents: Just another day on the road

From Patzcuaro, we headed towards Guanajuato.  Along the way, you pass Morelia.  We had heard amazing things about Morelia.  In fact, the entire historic city center is a UNESCO world heritage site. Negotiating our way into the historic center of Morelia with a one ton truck...
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01/18/2013 – 198 days/18644 miles

Here’s some video clips from my time in India…some while riding, others not. My last night in India, I stayed less than a mile from the border to Nepal, and when I arrived in the morning to get my passport … Continue reading →

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Guatemala – El Salvador Bordercrossing With Dog and Foreign Car

We are still traveling with John and Betti from the UK when we decide to cross the border into El Salvador. For some unknown reason it is not allowed to drive into the country with a Right Hand Drive Vehicle though, which is what John and Betti are driving. We are doing our border-crossing...
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Fork Me: A Drive Across India – Part 1

The distance from Hampi, India, to the Nepalese border is 2,200 kilometers, approximately the distance from Phoenix to Seattle. The plan was to drive to Nepal for the short trekking season, and then return to India later to explore the North. “It’s only 2,200 kilometers,” I...
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Of a friendly taxi driver and lousy Land Rover service

The friendly taxi driver I’m trying to find my way in the hustle and bustle of Casablanca’s insane traffic, looking for Salim on 625, Boulevard Mohammmed V. Salim is the dealer for Britpart in these neck of the woods, and Britpart in the UK has a gearbox ready to be shipped. We all...
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Colombia 2 – Salento and the Valle de Cocora.

8th November –  Salento is in the heart of coffee country and is one of the region’s earliest settlements.  The adobe buildings surrounding the main square are amazingly well preserved, with brightly painted roof trims, windows, doors and balconies.  There …...
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Step-by-step Guide on How to Get From Panama to Colombia

“The best step-by-step shipping instructions ever produced” – The Gringo Gazette So I know we said we weren’t going to do a shipping write-up, but I just couldn’t help myself. Step 1: Acquire latest overland shipping write-ups. Read through. Disregard. more »

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