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How To Bike Bolivia’s Death Road (And Survive)

“This is the most dangerous road in the world. Don’t become part of the landscape,” advised Oscar, a biking guide from Vertigo Biking Co. Bolivia. On a sunny Wednesday right outside of La Paz in Bolivia, I found myself adorned from head to toe in cycling gear, standing at the summit of a 40-mile downhill…Read more...

A Delicious Guide To New Mexican Cuisine

Until visiting Albuquerque, I had never heard of New Mexican cuisine. It features a blending of Spanish, Mexican and Native Pueblo Indian flavors and cooking techniques, with an emphasis on the “Three Sisters” of beans, corn and squash, as well as New Mexico’s most iconic food, chiles. Fun fact: New Mexico is the only state…Read more...
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Active Middle East: Amazing Desert Adventures In Israel

People have many pre-conceived ideas about Israel travel. I say this not only because I had my own before visiting — mainly that visiting religious sites would be the only way to fill my days — but because of the statements made by family and friends. My mind was filled with dusty deserts, streets mixing…Read more...
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Azores Travel: Exploring Adventure & Artisan Culture On São Jorge Island

It takes me a bit to get used to the hairpin turns, the almost Mario Kart-like feeling of zooming right into basalt rock walls or toppling down cliffside. Luckily, the idyllic scenery of São Jorge, a mix of water, mountains and country, helps relax me; and once I do, I really enjoy my foreign surroundings.…Read more...
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Ask Jessie: Is South America Safe For Solo Female Travelers?

This question was submitted by a Jessie on a Journey reader Kaitlin from Washington, who is planning a trip from Cuzco, Peru, through Bolivia, and ending in Argentina. Here is my reply: South America is possibly the most popular destination on Jessie on a Journey, and at least a few times every week I get…Read more...

Next Trip Planner Quiz Results

1-10 Points: You love the beach! If there’s sun, sand and hammocks you’re in your personal paradise. If you don’t mind splurging, French Polynesia is an excellent choice, although I recommend going beyond Tahiti to islands like Fakarava (great for diving), Raiatea (amazing culture and heritage) and Tahaa (just bike, hike and enjoy the natural…Read more...
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