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Taking a moment with the Indian Pacific locomotive in Broken Hill

Crossing Australia by Train Aboard the Indian-Pacific from Sydney to Perth

Crossing Australia by train aboard the Indian-Pacific is one of the most epic train journeys in the world.  The trip spans 4,352km (2,704 miles) from Sydney on Australia’s east coast all the way to Perth on the extreme west coast.  This trans-continental journey takes 65 hours to complete and brings passengers from the lush city of Sydney, […]

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Namibia Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Quad Bike ATV

Quad Biking in Namibia

How can something as harsh as quad biking in Namibia (or, ATV-ing) actually let you appreciate the captivating landscape of Namibia? I really didn’t expect that tearing through the dune trails at whatever-kilometers-per-hour (“super scary fast”) would do it for me, but it totally did.  It was the perfect mix of adventure and also was […]

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Hikers climb up Sossusvlei Dunes Namibia

Running Down the Sossusvlei Dunes in Namibia

Running down a sand dune has to be one of the most unexpectedly fun things to do. Even standing at the top of one of the famous Sossusvlei dunes in Namibia, I had my doubts.  Would  I slide straight down the dune?  Would my running result in a hilarious yet dangerous “ass-over-teakettle” situation?  Would I […]

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