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The rapides, or mini-buses in Dakar, Senegal

The Ultimate Guide to Developing Country Transportation

March 14, 2016

One of the challenges of backpacking in developing countries is land transportation— knowing what’s safe, what’s reliable, and how it varies from country to country— even city to city. One of these best things about adventure travel is learning how to let go of all assumptions, taking calculated risks, and realizing all the discoveries you’ve […]

How to box your bike for an international cycling trip, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Gear Check: How to Get Your Bike Around the World

February 8, 2016

One of the biggest challenges on any trip when there’s equipment involved is “how do I get it there?” Exactly one year ago, before starting my cycling trip across Europe, I was asking myself the same question. I assumed at first I would just ship my bike from the US to Portugal, pick it up […]