Driving through the Andes is a series of highs, lows, and nothing in between. Take this ride through Colombia's coffee growing region as an example. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BStFM4DErq4] The scenery is lush with bright green mountains and coffee plants growing like weeds. But the bus slows down to a halt and you realize you are no longer moving. Instead, a road … [Read more...] about Bus Travel: A Series of Highs and Lows
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Less Common Travel Safety Tips
Traveling is safe for the most part. All you need to do is eat and have a place to sleep. Unless you are traveling through a war zone like parts of Iraq, there is not much to worry about. But when you do feel uncomfortable and find yourself in a sticky situation, some of these less common tips may help. -Don't fight back. If some guys want to mug you, let them. Its far more … [Read more...] about Less Common Travel Safety Tips