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Riding the BR-319, Brazil
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 4 Sometimes referred to as ‘Brazil’s Worst Highway’ or the ‘Road of Ghosts’, the BR-319 travels just under 900 kilometers south-west from Manaus through the Amazon jungle to Porto Velho. Much of the highway is unsealed, and has a reputation for being a rough…
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South Through the Amazon, Guyana
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 3 The ride from Georgetown, Guyana to the border with Brazil had it all – beautiful rainforest, river crossings, savannah, and one of the worst camping experiences I have ever had! If you enjoyed this post, you may also like KO’d in Suriname, Brownsberg…
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KO’d in Suriname
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Adventure Riding in South America, Episode 2 Having ridden my motorcycle west from Paramaribo to Nieuw Nickerie the previous day, it was time to strike out across the Courantyne River to Guyana. The ferry leaves from South Drain, which is a little over half an hour from New Nickerie. Leaving…
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Brownsberg Nature Park, Suriname
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Adventure Riding in South America, Episode 1 After a delay in getting the Tenere released from customs, it was finally time to get my South American adventure underway. Heading south from the capital Paramaribo, I was soon amongst the Surinamese rainforest… If you liked this post, you may also enjoy…
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The Netherlands: Bicycle Nation
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With tyres screeching, the taxi pulled up a few feet from me. I turned and looked at the driver, my eyes wide and heart pounding. ‘Geez THAT was close! Where did he come from?” I put my hand up and mouthed ‘Sorry mate‘. I was in Bucarest, Romania, and had…
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The Rock Art of Foum Chenna, Morocco
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At the foot of a rocky hill, near the Draa Valley town of Tinzouline, is one of Morocco’s most spectacular rock art sites: Foum Chenna. If you enjoyed this post, you may also like Visiting Volubilis, Coming Out a Winner
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The Hills Have Eyes, Morocco
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The 2006 remake of Wes Craven’s classic horror movie ‘The Hills Have Eyes‘ was shot west of Ouarzazate, Morocco. I love a good horror flick, so when I found out the ‘Gas Haven’ service station film set was still intact, I headed out on the Tenere to have a look.…
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Visiting Volubilis, Morocco
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An ancient Roman town in the north of Morocco? Well that’s gotta be worth a look! If you enjoyed this post, you may also like El Djem Colloseum, The Acropolis
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Podcast Episode 18. French Stereotypes
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Having spent a few months in France, I think it’s fair to say I’m now an expert in French culture. Considering this, I feel it’s my duty to address a couple of stereotypes of French people that were popular when I was growing up…
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Australian Election 2025: Voting in Rabat, Morocco
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After risking life and limb riding through the streets of Rabat, I arrived at the Australian Embassy, ready to vote in the 2025 Australian Federal Election