Roads and Transport

By Robert Van Den Hoven

Georgia to Washington DC

Leaving Florida, via Alabama we crossed into Georgia, a state known for its diverse landscapes, and the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains in the north. Georgia is famous for its peaches, earning the nickname “The Peach State,”   Besides all this Georgia and North Carolina have great bush camping spots After leaving Helen, we entered North Carolina…

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By Robert Van Den Hoven

CAIRNS TO NEW YORK

After 6 months at home back on the road again. Ready to explore the USA East Coast, And Part of Canada. New York City, often called “The Big Apple,” or “the city that never sleeps” is the most populous city in the United States. it’s a global hub for finance, culture, fashion, art, and entertainment….

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By Robert Van Den Hoven

Bolivia Part 2, Southern Bolivia

Southern Bolivia is a region filled with stunning landscapes, vast salt flats, and high-altitude deserts, making it a prime destination for overlanders. Some of the key features of Southern Bolivia are: Salar de Uyuni: The largest salt flat in the world, covering over 10,000 square kilometers. It’s a mesmerizing, almost otherworldly landscape, especially when covered…

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By Robert Van Den Hoven

COLOMBIA

My last visit to Colombia (Medellin) was in 1975 as a young Marine based on the island of Curacao. In those days Medellín was once known as the most dangerous city in the world, a result of an urban war set off by the drug cartels and home of the Medellin Cartel, funded by Pablo…

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By Robert Van Den Hoven

ECUADOR PART 2,

On our way to the Colombian border, we explored the breathtaking “Avenue of Volcanoes,” a region that stretches 300 km south of Quito. This dramatic landscape is home to some of Ecuador’s most impressive peaks, with several volcanoes soaring between 5,000 and 6,000 meters. Ecuador itself boasts an astonishing 36 active volcanoes. We were fortunate…

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By Robert Van Den Hoven

ECUADOR PART 1

Ecuador’s Amazon Basin is an incredible, untouched region that offers a true wilderness experience. Its dense, tropical forests are home to an astonishing array of wildlife, making it a dream destination for adventurous travelers and overlanders. The diverse fauna, from the thunderous howler monkeys to the colorful parrots, provides an unforgettable soundtrack as you navigate…

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By Robert Van Den Hoven

PERU, PART 2

Part 2 of Peru covers its most popular tourist destinations. Peru, located in western South America, is the fourth most populated country on the continent and is classified as an emerging market. The poverty rate hovers around 19%, yet Peru has one of the region’s most prosperous economies, with an average growth rate of 5.9%….

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